Chapter 422. Department of Agriculture
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22-1Department of Agriculture.22-1a and 22-1bCommissioner, department and council, general terminology change.22-1cTerminology change.22-2Board of Agriculture.22-3Duties of commissioner. Preservation of Connecticut agricultural lands. Definitions.22-4Appointment of commissioner.22-4aDelegation of commissioner's authority.22-4bDesignation of agents by commissioner. Designation of hearing officers by commissioner.22-4cPowers of commissioner. Recording and transcription of hearings. Payment of related costs or expenses.22-4dCease and desist orders.22-5Deputy commissioner.22-6Powers and duties of commissioner.22-6aReceipt of federal funds and gifts by commissioner.22-6bRefunds of sums paid Department of Agriculture.22-6cReimbursement or payments in advance of comprehensive farm nutrient management plan, farmland restoration and climate resiliency plan or farm resources management plan.22-6dDefinitions.22-6eUse of vacant public land for gardening, agricultural purposes or agricultural restoration purposes.22-6fParticipation in farmers' market coupon programs. Regulations.22-6gConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Definitions.22-6hConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Purposes. Administration.22-6iConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Eligibility requirements.22-6jConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Responsibilities of participants.22-6kConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Records. Authorization of markets.22-6lConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Vendor certification.22-6mConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Responsibilities of vendors.22-6nConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Penalties for violations.22-6oConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Citation of noncompliance of vendor.22-6pConnecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program: Assurances. Vouchers.22-6qConnecticut Farmers' Market/Senior Nutrition Program.22-6rCertified farmers' markets. Definitions. Sale of farm products at farmers' kiosks and food establishments. Listing of farmers' market on web site and in promotional materials.22-6sOperation of food establishment by a farmer at a certified farmers' market.22-6tVoucher value.22-6uEducational materials re benefits to farmers' markets in accepting payment through federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children and supplemental nutrition assistance program and participating in Connecticut Farmers' Market/Women, Infants and Children Program. Purchase of necessary equipment. Program to loan or make such equipment available.22-7Administrative civil penalties.22-7a to 22-7o22-7a to 22-7o22-7pBonds.22-7qFiling of bond in administrative appeal.22-8Duties of commissioner re avian ecology.22-9Supervision of institutional farms.22-10Reports of moneys expended.22-11Promotion of agricultural interests.22-11a“Integrated pest management” defined.22-11bDuties of The University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Service re integrated pest management.22-11cAquaculture development: Definitions.22-11dAquaculture development: Lead agency.22-11eInteragency Aquaculture Coordinating Committee.22-11fLicensing of aquaculture operation. Regulations. Control of importation and cultivation of nonnative plants or animals.22-11gReleases from aquaculture systems.22-11hPermits for aquaculture operations. Exemptions from environmental protection programs. General permits.22-11iLicensing of aquaculture producers. Regulations.22-11jPlanting and cultivating seaweed. License. Requirements. Renewal. Prohibition on interference with right of fishing or shellfishing. Interference with seaweed license. Penalties. Regulations.22-11kNinety-day aquaculture permit application final determinations.22-12Appropriations for promotion of agricultural interests.22-12aUse of term “Connecticut State Fair”.22-12b(Formerly Sec. 26-41). Licensing of fur breeders. Disease control.22-13Employment of minors in agriculture.22-14Birth certificate or agricultural work permit required.22-15Administration. Regulations. Inspection.22-16Employer of more than fifteen affected.22-17Penalty.22-17aSanitary regulations concerning agricultural workers.22-18 to 22-26Farmers' loans, generally.22-26aEquine Advisory Council. Members.22-26bAgreement with landowner enrolled in federal Dairy Termination Program.22-26cConnecticut Farm Wine Development Council.22-26dPurposes.22-26eGovernor's Council for Agricultural Development and Innovation.22-26fState Veterinarian.22-26gNoise-making devices used in agriculture to repel wildlife. Permits. Operation. Municipal resolution re undue hardship. Best practical use procedure. Violation. Warning. Revocation. Appeal. Fine.22-26hAgricultural technology development. Advisory board. Responsibilities of commissioner.22-26iMaintenance, repair and improvement account.22-26jAgricultural enhancement matching grant program. Eligibility. Purposes.22-26kFarm transition grant program. Matching grants.22-26lConnecticut Farm Link program.22-26m to 22-26z22-26m to 22-26z