The purpose of this article is to prevent frauds in the handling and sale of leaf tobacco; to protect producers of leaf tobacco from loss of it from theft or other improper conduct of irresponsible parties; to protect all persons having a lien on any tobacco or any interest in any tobacco; and to protect persons purchasing tobacco or having contracts to purchase tobacco.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 69-51; 1952 Code SECTION 69-51; 1942 Code SECTION 7209; 1932 Code SECTION 7209; 1924 (33) 993.