§ 69-1-315. Authority to enter into cooperative agreements with federal government
The commissioner may cooperate with and enter into agreement with agencies of the federal government in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of Sections 69-1-301 through 69-1-319. In this cooperative effort, the commissioner is authorized to accept from the federal government any advisory assistance planning and any financial aid or other aid for […]
§ 69-1-255. Cause of action for damages and appropriate relief
Any producer of perishable agricultural or aquacultural food products who suffers damage as a result of another person’s disparagement of any such perishable agricultural or aquacultural food product has a cause of action for damages and for any other appropriate relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
§ 69-1-257. Limitations of action
Any civil action for damages for disparagement of perishable agricultural or aquacultural food products shall be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues.
§ 69-1-301. Short title
Sections 69-1-301 through 69-1-319 shall be known as the “Mississippi Country of Origin Labeling Law of 2009.”
§ 69-1-303. Definitions
For purposes of Sections 69-1-301 through 69-1-319, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context otherwise requires: “Beef” means the meat produced from cattle, including veal. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. “Covered commodity” means any of the following: Muscle cuts of beef, lamb and pork; Ground beef, ground […]
§ 69-1-305. Requirements imposed upon retailers and suppliers of covered commodities; means of providing information
A retailer of a covered commodity shall inform consumers, at the final point of sale of the covered commodity to consumers, of the country of origin of the covered commodity. The information may be provided to consumers by means of a label, stamp, mark, placard or other clear and visible sign on the covered commodity […]
§ 69-1-105. Membership of council; cooperative agreement between agencies represented on council; authority to enter into agreements and contracts; annual report; agricultural marketing director; expenses of council
The council shall be composed of the Chairman and Vice-chairman, House of Representatives and Senate Agriculture Committees, or their designees, the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, the Director of the Department of Economic Development, and the Vice-President, Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine of Mississippi State University, Alcorn State University, Divisional […]
§ 69-1-107. Duties and responsibilities of the council
The duties and responsibilities of the council shall be the following: To conduct national and international market research to identify trade and investment opportunities. To provide one-on-one business assistance with research, strategic planning, partner search, evaluation, negotiation and follow-up. To identify joint ventures and licensing services. To provide special assistance to Mississippi’s agricultural producers and […]
§ 69-1-109. Rules and regulations
The council is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations required to carry out the provisions of Sections 69-1-101 through 69-1-117.
§ 69-1-111. Authorization to accept contributions, gifts and grants; agricultural marketing fund
The Mississippi Marketing of Agricultural Products and Industry Council is hereby authorized and empowered to accept monetary or in-kind contributions, gifts and grants for use in the marketing program. Any such monies shall be deposited in a special fund hereby established in the State Treasury to be known as the “Agricultural Marketing Fund,” to be […]