Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-16-1-.02
Each dealer in biologicals shall apply to the Commissioner for a permit to do business in Georgia prior to any storing of biologicals, or soliciting business from any class of trade in the State of Georgia. Such permit shall be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the Commissioner of Agriculture which when properly executed shall indicate the name of the owner, manager, trustee, leasee, receiver or other person or persons desiring such permit, as well as location of such business, and the names and addresses of companies in the State of Georgia who act as wholesale distributors. Those producers who, with headquarters outside of the State of Georgia, sell directly to retail establishments within the State of Georgia shall provide the Department of Agriculture with a list of these retail accounts and their addresses. No person, firm, or partnership shall engage in any storing or selling activities without a permit or while its permit is suspended or revoked. A previous violation of the law or any regulation of the Department of Agriculture by the applicant shall constitute just cause for refusal of a permit. Effective July 1, 1992, the permit must be renewed annually. The permit will be valid from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. The fee for the permit shall be based on the gross revenue derived from biologicals. The fee for the permit shall be:
up to $25,000 revenue | $25.00 |
$25,001 to $50,000 | $50.00 |
$50,001 to $75,000 | $75.00 |
$75,001 and over | $100.00 |
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-16-1-.02
O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-7 and 4-9.