Rule 40-3-1-.04. Determining Violator of the Georgia Egg Law and Rules and Regulations
- (1) For the purpose of determining who is responsible for a violation of Section 26-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated it will be presumed that a shipment of eggs was of the same grade when delivered to the retailer as shown by the inspection at the end of a five day period following their delivery to the seller provided the retailer has kept the eggs until the time of inspection under refrigeration of a temperature of not more than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
- (2) The packer will be presumed to be responsible for all labeling and dating on cases and cartons of eggs.
Authority: Ga. L. 1935, p. 364; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-260et seq.
History. Original Rule entitled "Determining Violator of the Georgia Egg Law and the Rules and Regulations" adopted. F. Mar. 15, 1994; eff. Apr. 4, 1994.