Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-18-2-.07 - Grading of Tobacco
(1)
In auction sales of flue-cured tobacco, warehouse operators shall collect or
pay applicable grading fees and remit directly to the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) for service, or to whom the USDA directs. In non-auction
sales of flue-cured tobacco, receiving station operators shall collect or pay
applicable grading fees and remit to the Georgia Department of Agriculture
(Department) or to whom the Department directs. In the event that the USDA
certifies in writing to the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture that its
graders are not available, the Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection
Service, Inc. is authorized to provide such service.
(2) Grading must occur at the point of
delivery and/or sale and follow established USDA guidelines for the grading of
flue-cured tobacco. Warehouse and receiving station operators must provide
accurate information regarding dates and hours of operation and locations of
sales or delivery points to grading personnel before any sales, purchasing, or
delivery takes place.
Notes
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