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GA HB1237
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Charles Cannon
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AI Summary
- Amends Code Section 2-8-11 to revise the definition of "Producer" as it applies to agricultural commodity commissions in Georgia
- Removes the special definition of "producer" for the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Citrus Fruits, which previously required owning or operating at least five acres of citrus fruit bearing trees
- Retains the existing special definition of "producer" for the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Wine and Grapes, which defines the term as a farm winery under Code Section 3-6-21.1
- Citrus fruit producers will now fall under the general definition of "producer," meaning any person engaged in producing or causing to be produced for market any agricultural commodity in Georgia
- Passed both the House and Senate during the 2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Agriculture; agricultural commodity commissions; revise a definition
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-07-01
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/27/2024
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/13/2024
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