O.C.G.A. § 10-4-172: Rules and regulations of boards of trade and state-wide organization.

(a) Each such tobacco board of trade is authorized to make reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with the laws of this state and the rules and regulations promulgated under the laws of this state for the economical and efficient handling and sale of leaf tobacco at auction on the warehouse floors in the municipality in which the tobacco board of trade is organized under this part.

(b) A state-wide corporation or association, as provided in this part, is authorized to make such reasonable rules and regulations as provided in this part for the economical and efficient handling and sale of leaf tobacco at auction in the several tobacco markets in this state.