§ 106-185. Scope of Article; federal-State cooperation. - North Carolina Statutes

Article 17.

Marketing and Branding Farm Products.

§ 106‑185.  Scope of Article; federal‑Statecooperation.

(a)        Scope. – This Article gives the Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services the authority to investigate marketing conditions for andestablish and maintain standard grades, packages, and State brands for farmproducts. As used in this Article, the term "farm products" meansfarm crops, horticultural crops, and animal products.

(b)        Cooperation. – The Commissioner of Agriculture may enterinto agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture that requireState and federal cooperation in performing the duties imposed by this Article.(1919, c. 325, s. 1; C.S.,s. 4781; 1921, c. 140; 1993, c. 223, s. 1; 1997‑261, s. 36.)