§ 35-23-101 — Legislative declaration

The purpose of this article is to provide
the means whereby producers, shippers, carriers, buyers, and sellers of fruits,
vegetables, and such other agricultural products as may be mutually agreed upon,
on application, may secure prompt and efficient inspection and classification of
such products. The standardization of the produce industry by means of the proper
classification and grading of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products is
recognized to be beneficial to the producer, carrier, shipper, buyer, seller, and
consumer. Prompt and efficient inspection, under competent authority, furnishes
the producer and the shipper prima facie evidence of quality and condition of
products; it guarantees the carrier and the receiver as to the quality and condition
of products carried and received by them; and it assures the ultimate consumer of
the quality and condition of products purchased.

Legislative History

Source: L. 31: p. 368, � 1. CSA: C. 69, � 60. CRS 53: � 7-6-1. C.R.S. 1963: � 7-5-1. L. 71: p. 155, � 1.