§148-63 Rules.

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§148-63 Rules. Subject to chapter 91, the department of agriculture and biosecurity shall adopt rules, as necessary, with respect to:

(1)Definition of terms;

(2)The design of the seals of quality for identifying fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are produced within the State;

(3)The categories of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use the seals of quality;

(4)The minimum quality of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use the seals of quality;

(5)The minimum per cent of wholesale value added within the State to qualify for use of the seals of quality;

(6)Minimum packaging and labeling requirements for fresh or processed agricultural commodities using a seal of quality;

(7)Application forms for the license to use the seals of quality and the information required to be included on the application forms;

(8)Assessment and collection of license fees for the use of the seals of quality to cover the costs of providing the service;

(9)Assessment and collection of charges for stickers, placards, and other promotional materials provided by the department of agriculture and biosecurity;

(10)Provisions for the appropriate use of seals of quality, including use in advertisements;

(11)Record keeping requirements for parties licensed to use the seals of quality;

(12)Administrative penalties for violation of this part; and

(13)Enforcement of this part. [L 2002, c 163, pt of §2 ; am L 2025, c 236, §17 ]