The purpose of this article is to prevent frauds in the handling and sale of leaf tobacco; to protect producers of leaf tobacco from loss of it from theft or other improper conduct of irresponsible parties; to protect all persons having a lien on any tobacco or any interest in any tobacco; and to protect persons purchasing tobacco or having contracts to purchase tobacco. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 69-51; 1952 Code Section 69-51; 1942 Code Section 7209; 1932 Code Section 7209; 1924 (33) 993.
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