§ 106-188. Promulgation of standards for receptacles, etc. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 106‑188. Promulgation of standards for receptacles, etc.

After investigation, and from time to time as may be practical andadvisable, the Board shall have authority to establish and promulgate standardsof opened and closed receptacles for, and standards for the grade and otherclassification of farm products, by which their quantity, quality, and valuemay be determined, and prescribe and promulgate rules and regulations governingthe marks, brands, and labels which may be required for receptacles for farmproducts, for the purpose of showing the name and address of the producer orpacker; the quantity, nature and quality of the product, or any of them, andfor the purpose of preventing deception in reference thereto, and for thepurpose of establishing a State brand for any farm product produced in NorthCarolina: Provided, that any standard for any farm product or receptacletherefor, or any requirement for marking receptacles for farm products, now orhereafter established under authority of the Congress of the United States,shall forthwith, as far as applicable, be established or prescribed andpromulgated as the official standard or requirement in this State: Provided,that no standard established or requirement for marking prescribed under this Articleshall become effective until the expiration of 30 days after it shall have beenpromulgated. (1919, c.  325, s.4; C.S., s. 4784.)