General Provisions

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “General Provisions.” It is part of Chapter 43 “Grades, Marks, and Brands”, which is part of Subtitle III “Production and Sale of Agricultural Products”, which is part of Title 3.2 “Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food”.

It’s comprised of the following 12 sections.

§ 3.2-4300	Definition
§ 3.2-4301	Unmarked products
§ 3.2-4302	Establishment of grades, marks, and brands
§ 3.2-4303	Grades recommended by U.S. Department of Agriculture
§ 3.2-4304	When special grades, marks, and brands allowed; filing a certificate
§ 3.2-4305	Unclassified products
§ 3.2-4306	Enforcement powers of Commissioner
§ 3.2-4307	When products considered as offered for sale
§ 3.2-4308	Grades and brands shall be used in accordance with regulations
§ 3.2-4309	Unlawful removal of markings
§ 3.2-4310	Penalty for violation
§ 3.2-4311	Defenses to prosecution