R.C.S.A. § 22-27-A1
Turkeys to be Connecticut-grown and young. Tags
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-27-A1
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall be grown in Connecticut and young.
(a) "Grown in Connecticut" means birds raised in the state by a producer registered with
the department of agriculture and natural resources and identified by an official
tag designated by the commissioner of agriculture and natural resources. The official
tags are as follows: (1) The Connecticut Fancy Grade Yellow Tag bearing the New England
label, the trade mark of the Connecticut Turkey Producers' Association, and the name,
address and registry number of the producer. Use of this tag is restricted to producer
members of the Connecticut Turkey Producers' Association; (2) the New England Fancy
Grade Tag of the New England Turkey Producers' Association which bears the registry
number of each producer. Use of this tag is restricted to producer members of the
various state turkey organizations cooperating with the New England Association; (3)
the Manila Tag bearing the New England Label and the name, address and registry number
of the producer. This tag is for use by any turkey producer in Connecticut who is
not affiliated with the Connecticut Turkey Producers' Association but who desires
to market turkeys under the Connecticut Fancy Grade. Connecticut producers shall register
with the department of agriculture and natural resources before becoming eligible
to use any of the above tags.
(b) "Young" means male or female birds less than one year old.