02 NCAC 43F .0108           POSSESSION AND OWNERSHIP OF APPLES AND PEACHES

(a)  It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess for purposes of sale any apples or peaches in closed containers which are not marked, branded or labeled according to the regulations adopted by the Board of Agriculture.

(b)  All apples and peaches shall be considered the property of the person in whose possession or on whose premises they are found except those in the custody of common carriers, or persons, firms or corporations engaged only to haul apples and peaches or public warehouses where the owner is identified by record.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑185; 106‑188; 106‑189; 106‑189.1; 106‑189.2; 106‑195; 106‑197;

Eff. August 1, 1982;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 22, 2015.