§ 69-45-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program Act.”
§ 69-45-11. Registration of participants; annual marketing assessment; funding promotions program
Any person or business who participates in the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program shall register annually with the department on forms prescribed by the department. The department is authorized to charge an annual marketing assessment to defray costs and expenses associated with the program. The department serves to promote agriculture products in the state; thus, it […]
§ 69-45-13. Creation of Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Fund
There is created a special fund to be designated as the “Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Fund” within the State Treasury to receive all monies related to the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program. Monies deposited in the fund shall be expended, upon legislative appropriations, and upon requisition therefor by the Commissioner of Agriculture, for the purposes of implementing, […]
§ 69-45-15. Unlawful use, reproduction or distribution of Program logo
It is unlawful for any person to use, reproduce or distribute the logo of the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program without being registered with the department or to otherwise violate the provisions of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule […]
§ 69-45-3. Legislative findings
The Legislature finds that there is a need for a Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program to increase consumer awareness and expand the market for Mississippi’s agricultural products. The Legislature further finds that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, through, but not limited to, product identification programs and subsidies, loans and grants, shall promote and advertise […]
§ 69-45-5. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Commerce. “Person” means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, business, trust, legal representative or any other business unit. “Reproduce” means to stencil, emboss, print, engrave, impress, […]
§ 69-45-7. Establishment of program to finance and promote agricultural economic development
The department, in its discretion, may establish a program of grants, loans and subsidies to be matched by agricultural entities in the state to finance and promote agricultural economic development.
§ 69-45-9. Purpose of chapter; duties of Division of Market Development
The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the division to establish and coordinate the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program. The duties of the division shall include, but are not limited to: Developing a logo and authorizing the use of that logo; Developing a program for loans, grants and subsidies; Registering participants; Requesting and collecting reimbursements […]