§ 43-35-104. Effective Date of Compact
This compact shall become effective when all of the following have occurred: When the governor has executed the compact on behalf of this state and has caused a verified copy of the compact to be filed with the secretary of state; When the commissioner of agriculture has certified to the governor and to the general […]
§ 43-35-105. Compact Administrator
The compact administrator for this state shall be the commissioner of agriculture. The duties of the compact administrator shall be deemed a regular part of the duties of the commissioner’s office and the commissioner’s expenses as compact administrator become a charge upon the funds of the department of agriculture. The commissioner, as compact administrator, shall […]
§ 43-35-106. Acquisition of Information Pertaining to the Dairy Industry
The commissioner of agriculture may, by lawful means, obtain information pertaining to the dairy industry that the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this part and the southern dairy compact. Such information may be utilized by the commissioner, the delegates, and the commission.
§ 43-35-107. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner of agriculture is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled at title 4, chapter 5, as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this part and the southern dairy compact.
§ 43-35-108. Copies of Commission Bylaws
Pursuant to article VI, section 5, copies of the commission’s bylaws and amendments thereto shall be filed with the commissioner of agriculture.
§ 43-34-102. Purpose and Policy
It is the intent and purpose of the state to encourage the conservation, protection, and responsible utilization of lands that are managed for purposes of agricultural production. It is recognized that these lands are finite, fragile, and valuable resources that contribute economically and socially to the well being of the state. It is also recognized […]
§ 43-34-103. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Agricultural district” means those properties residing within a contiguous boundary and meeting appropriate criteria for designation as such by the local soil conservation district; “Agricultural production” means those operations including associated land and facility management activities engaged in the commercial propagation, raising, harvesting and/or processing […]
§ 43-34-104. Requirements of an Agricultural District — Petition Process
To qualify for designation as an agricultural district, a district shall initially contain at least two hundred fifty (250) contiguous acres and may include any number of individual property ownerships; however, no single ownership shall contain less than fifteen (15) acres. This chapter shall not alter the eligibility requirements or any other provision of the […]
§ 43-34-105. Approval and Repeal of Districts
Upon review of a petition, the local soil conservation district board of supervisors may approve designation of an agricultural district. A designated agricultural district shall be established for a period of five (5) years and reviewed for redesignation every five (5) years thereafter. However, the soil conservation district may review the status of designation at […]
§ 43-34-106. Procedures, Limitations and Responsibilities
Upon establishment of an agricultural district the following procedures, limitations, and responsibilities apply: Any ownership within an agricultural district that has received a notice of condemnation proceedings against its property may request the local soil conservation district to conduct a public hearing to review the project’s impact on that property. The public hearing shall be […]