Chapter 43 - Commodity Certification Program - Wyoming Statutes

CHAPTER 43 - COMMODITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

 

11-43-101. Commodity certification programs; rules and regulations; feecollection.

 

 

(a) Upon request of a producer or processor, the director ofthe department of agriculture may develop standards of certification for anycommodities produced or processed in Wyoming whether raw or value-added inorder to promote special attributes of a particular commodity. The use ofcertification standards by any producer or processor will be on a voluntarybasis. Development of standards shall be done in compliance with the WyomingAdministrative Procedure Act. Standards of certification shall be in harmonywith and not supersede existing laws and regulations. Fees, not exceeding thecost of administering the program, may be collected from participatingproducers and processors on an annual basis and shall be deposited in thegeneral fund.

 

(b) The director may suspend or revoke a certification grantedunder this act [ 11-43-101 and 11-43-102] if the recipient of thecertification fails to meet all of the requirements adopted by rules andregulations.

 

11-43-102. Unauthorized use of certification prohibited; penalty.

 

The use of any labeling, advertising orpromotional material which falsely claims that a commodity or any product iscertified or approved by the Wyoming department of agriculture is prohibited. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.