This work is concerned with the administration and carrying out of regulatory acts pertaining to the marketing of various commodities (such as perishable fruits and vegetables, seeds, livestock, meat, poultry, etc.). Included are such matters as (1) the education of various elements, of the trade in the legal requirements of licensing, registration, and bonding; (2) investigation of complaints, trade practices, and violations of regulatory acts; (3) the settling of complaints of unfair trade practices; 4) the investigation of fraudulent or discriminatory practices; (5) the preparation of investigative reports and assistance in legal actions in violation.