Title 3.2. Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 43. Grades, Marks, and Brands
§ 3.2-4319. Certificate as evidence.
Every certificate relating to the analysis, grade, classification, quality, or condition of agricultural products, either raw or processed, that is issued: (i) under this article; (ii) in cooperation between federal and state authorities, agencies, or organizations pursuant to a federal statute and this article; (iii) under a similar act of the legislature of any other state, and every certified copy; and (iv) every certificate issued pursuant to a federal statute, and every certified copy, shall be received in any court of the Commonwealth as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained in the certificate.
Code 1950, § 3-280.1; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-360; 2008, c. 860.