City of Amarillo v. Garwood

MARTIN, Justice.

In May, 1933, the city of Amarillo passed an ordinance affecting, certain persons who handled fruits and vegetables within its corporate limits. The ordinance in question consists of a preamble and eighteen sections. Of these we quote literally the following:

“Whereas, fruits and vegetables are now being sold at wholesale, within the limits of the City of Amarillo, which are inferior in quality, unfit for human consumption, mixed in grade, and sold as of a higher grade than represented. * * *

“Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to maintain and…