Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 469-1-.09 - Method of Finance

(1) Projects, undertakings and expense incurred under this Order shall be financed by an assessment and levy of not more than ten cents (10¢) per bushel (50 lbs.) on all packed fruit for sale as fresh fruit. "Packed" means the specific arrangement by size, weight, count or grade of any quantity of peaches in a particular type and size of container or any combination thereof. Not more than one cent (1¢) per bushel (50 lbs.) on peaches for processing other than for wine, pickles and spiced peaches, which shall be one-half cent (1/2¢) per bushel (50 lbs.) This shall be based on weight or bushel on which the producer received payment. The assessment and levy shall be against the producer of peaches. Upon the approval of the requisite number of producers and effective as of May 1, 1965 and on each May 1 thereafter, a levy and assessment of not more than ten cents (10¢) per bushel (50 lbs.) on all packed fruit for sale as fresh fruit and not more than one cent (1¢) per bushel (50 lbs.) on peaches for processing other than for wine, pickles and spiced peaches, which shall be one-half cent (1/2¢) per bushel (50 lbs.) is hereby made. Such levy shall continue of force and effect until this Order is suspended or superseded as provided by law and during the time this Order remains of force and effect.

(2) To the end that the Commission shall have such funds to defray expenses pending the collection of such funds under the levy and assessment herein provided, the Commission shall be authorized to borrow money and hypothecate anticipated collections as authorized under Section 16(d), Georgia Laws 1961, p. 301 as amended.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 469-1-.09

O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-8-1.

Original Rule entitled "Method of Finance" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965. Amended: Filed May 19, 1987; effective June 8, 1987.