Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 41 - AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR BEEF
Here’s a structured overview of Georgia Department 41 – Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef, from the official state rules and regulations current through June 11, 2025:
📄 Chapter 41‑1: Marketing Order for Beef
1. Administrative History
Chapter adopted June 16, 2014; effective July 6, 2014. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
2. Rules Overview (41‑1‑.01 through 41‑1‑.15)
Rule 41‑1‑.01 Definitions
“Beef” = any bovine animal. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.02 Product Affected
Clarifies that the product is beef. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.03 Area of Production Affected
Applies statewide (entire Georgia). (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.04 Scope of Operation
Commission may support:
Research
Promotion
Education (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.05 Extent of Operation
Commission determines activities and fund expenditures within statutory limits. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.06 Term of Operation
Marketing order is valid for a 3‑year period. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.07 Method of Approval
Requires referendum by affected producers, per O.C.G.A. § 2‑8‑23(a)(3) & (5). (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.08 Time for Approval
Thirty‑day referendum period after a public hearing; approval declared post tabulation. (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.09 Affected Producers
All bovine producers in Georgia are subject. (law.cornell.edu, rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.10 Method of Finance
(Details not quoted but available in full text.) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.11 Method of Collection
(Details truncated; covers levy/assessment collection.) (rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Rule 41‑1‑.12 Administration and Enforcement
Commissioner of Agriculture oversees enforcement and levy collection. (law.cornell.edu)
Rules 41‑1‑.13 Expenditure of Funds, 41‑1‑.14 Contracts, and 41‑1‑.15 Records
Address how funds are used, contracting rules, and maintenance of records by producers. (rules.sos.state.ga.us, law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Key Takeaways
Rule
Summary
.01–.03
Defines beef, scope, and statewide application
.04–.05
Allows research, promotion, education, and spending decisions
.06
Order renewed every 3 years
.07–.08
Producer referendum required within 30 days post–hearing
.09
All beef producers in state are covered
.10–.11
Financing and collection via levies/assessments
.12
Administered/enforced by Commissioner of Agriculture
.13–.15
Handles funding use, contracting, and record retention
📚 Additional Context
The Georgia Department of Agriculture supports numerous commodity commissions—including Beef—to fund research, promotion, and education programs. (rules.sos.state.ga.us, rules.sos.state.ga.us, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, agr.georgia.gov)
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