Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 94 - AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR CANOLA
Here’s an enhanced summary of the Georgia Compilation of Rules and Regulations – Department 94: Agricultural Commodity Commission for Canola:
📘 Overview: Department 94 – Agricultural Commodity Commission for Canola
Chapter 94-1 – Marketing Order for Canola
Contains Rules 94-1-.01 through 94-1-.14 (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Key Rules and Provisions
Rule 94‑1‑.01 – Product Affected
Specifies that the Order applies to canola produced in Georgia (law.cornell.edu).
Rule 94‑1‑.02 – Area of Production Affected
Defines geographic boundaries where canola producers are subject to the Order (law.cornell.edu).
Rule 94‑1‑.03 to .04 – Scope & Extent of Operation
Outline the operational framework—for example, applicability to producers, handlers, or processors (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
Rule 94‑1‑.05 – Term of Operation
Originally set a three‑year operation period from April 1, 1995 to March 31, 1998; with provisions for extension under law (casetext.com).
Rule 94‑1‑.06 & .07 – Method & Time for Approval
Describe the process and timeframe for producers to vote on establishing the marketing order (law.cornell.edu).
Rule 94‑1‑.08 – Affected Producers
Clarifies who qualifies as a canola producer subject to the assessment (law.cornell.edu).
Rule 94‑1‑.09 – Method of Finance
Allows an assessment of up to 2% of the gross value per bushel of Georgia‑produced canola. The Commission may also borrow against anticipated revenue (law.cornell.edu).
Rule 94‑1‑.10 – Method of Collection
Requires handlers, sales agents, packers, and processors to deduct the levy from payments to producers and remit it to the Commissioner of Agriculture; auditors and reporting methods may be used (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
Rule 94‑1‑.11 to .14 – Administration, Contracts, Records
Outline the Commission’s enforcement powers, contracting authority, fund management, and mandatory record‑keeping (law.cornell.edu).
🏛️ Administrative History
The Marketing Order for Canola (Chapter 94‑1) was filed March 1, 1995, and became effective April 1, 1995 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Updated quarterly; current through May 29, 2025 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
📜 Statutory Authority
Enables creation of a Commission and marketing order under Official Code of Georgia Annotated Title 2, Chapter 8, which covers Agricultural Commodity Commissions.
The Commission for Canola was statutorily established June 24, 1994, along with others like pecans, corn, and soybeans (agr.georgia.gov).
✅ Summary Table
Rule
Topic
Highlights
.01–.04
Product & Scope
Defines canola producers and applicable territory
.05
Term
Initially 1995–1998; renewable
.06–.07
Approval Process
Producer balloting
.08
Affected
Defines covered producers
.09
Finance
Up to 2% levy; allows borrowing
.10
Collection
Deducted by handlers/processors
.11–.14
Admin & Records
Enforcement, contracts, record retention
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