O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 2-9-7 (2019)

Denial, suspension, or revocation of license - Grounds generally

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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The Commissioner may decline to grant a license or may suspend or revoke a license already granted if he is satisfied that the applicant or licensee has:

(1) Suffered a money judgment to be entered against him upon which execution has been returned unsatisfied;

(2) Made false charges for handling or services rendered;

(3) Failed to account promptly and properly or to make settlements with any producer;

(4) Made any false statement or statements as to condition, quality, or quantity of goods received or held for sale when he could have ascertained the true condition, quality, or quantity by reasonable inspection;

(5) Made any false or misleading statement or statements as to market conditions or service rendered;

(6) Been guilty of a fraud in the attempt to procure or in the procurement of a license; or

(7) Directly or indirectly sold agricultural products received on consignment or on a net return basis for his own account, without prior authority from the producer consigning the same or without notifying such producer.

History

Ga. L. 1956, p. 617, § 11.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2019–2020 · leading case: San Miguel Produce, Inc. v. L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms, Inc, 843 S.E.2d 403 (Ga. 2020).
San Miguel Produce, Inc. v. L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms, Inc, 843 S.E.2d 403 (Ga. 2020). · cites it 2× “See OCGA § 2-9-7 (1)-(7). Agricultural products dealers must post a surety bond in an amount to be determined by the Commissioner, not exceeding an amount equal to the maximum amount of products actually or estimated to be purchased from or sold on behalf of Georgia producers in…”
San Miguel Produce, Inc. v. L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms, Inc. (S.D. Ga. 2019). “§ 2-9-7. The Act empowers the Commissioner to investigate licensed dealers and applicants alike, id.”
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