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(a) The Arkansas Beef Council shall plan and conduct or cause to be conducted a program of promotion, market development, research, or related beef activities designed to enhance the cattle industry in Arkansas.
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(b)
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(1) The council is authorized to use the funds derived from the assessment imposed in this subchapter for these purposes, including basic administration expenses of the plan.
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(2) Use of these funds may be applied as prescribed in this section within or without the State of Arkansas, including regional, national, and international applications.
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(3) The funds may also be used to defray costs of referenda.
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