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GA HB1186

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Terry England

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the exemption that previously allowed persons who buy agricultural products for cash (U.S. currency, certified check, cashier's check, or equivalent) to avoid licensing and regulatory requirements under Georgia's agricultural products dealer law
  • Increases the maximum surety bond for agricultural products dealers from $150,000 to $300,000
  • Increases the minimum surety bond for grain dealers from $20,000 to $50,000 and the maximum from $150,000 to $300,000
  • Retains existing exemptions for farmers selling their own products and small food sales establishments with fewer than ten employees that do not operate at the wholesale level
  • Amends Chapter 9 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, sponsored by Representatives McCall, England, and Roberts

Legislative Description

Agricultural products dealers; applicability of general provisions to persons who buy for cash; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/28/2012

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