Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-7-1-.08 - Penalties

(1) All Farmers and Certified Farmers Markets are required to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Authority. The Commissioner may discipline the following for violating the Authority's rules and regulations:

(a) The Certified Farmers Market; or

(b) A family member, employee, or another Farmer acting on behalf of the Farmer; or

(c) Any other person whose actions may have resulted in the violation.

(2) The Commissioner, upon determination that a Farmer has violated the Authority's rules and regulations may:

(a) Issue a written reprimand; or

(b) Suspend a license up to six months; or

(c) Refuse to allow farmer access to market for a period of up to 18 months.

(3) The Commissioner, upon determination that a Certified Farmers Market has violated the Authority's rules and regulations may:

(a) Issue a written reprimand; or

(b) Suspend a Certified Market Certificate for up to six months; or

(c) Revoke the Certified Market Certificate;

(4) Disciplinary actions shall be initiated by the Director of the Authority upon belief that a violation has occurred. All persons or entities certified under these rules may appeal any disciplinary action initiated by the Director.

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-7-1-.08

New Rule: Filed February 12, 2014; effective March 19, 2014.

Authors: Don Wambles, Patrick B. Moody

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-5A-8.