§ 43-37-104. Findings of General Assembly
The general assembly finds that the development of biobased products, agricultural biomass, bast fiber crops and industrial utilization is in the best interest of Tennessee’s economy and agriculture. The general assembly recognizes the importance of agricultural fibers as the basic building blocks for biobased products. The general assembly finds that the development of biobased products, […]
§ 43-37-105. Authority of Commissioner
The commissioner of agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
§ 43-37-101. Short Title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Biobased Products for Farmers and Rural Development Act of 2000.”
§ 43-37-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Ag Fiber Technology” means a unique public/private sector coalition organized by Agro-Tech Communications of Memphis, Tennessee and based at Agricenter International in Memphis, Tennessee. Ag Fiber Technology is comprised of environmental organizations, universities, research institutions, and private corporations that share the goal of advancing […]
§ 43-37-103. Unauthorized Plants and Substances
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the development of or research relative to any strain or variety of cannabis other than hemp, as defined in § 43-27-101.