§ 3-468.02 – Powers and duties of the council
3-468.02. Powers and duties of the council A. The council shall: 1. Receive and disburse monies to be used in administering this article. 2. Annually elect a chairman, secretary and treasurer from among its members. 3. Meet at least once each calendar quarter or at such times as called by the chairman or when requested […]
§ 3-468.03 – Administrative services; reimbursement
3-468.03. Administrative services; reimbursement A. The council may employ staff, to serve at the pleasure of the council, and may prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of employees as necessary to perform the functions prescribed by this article. The employees of the council are exempt from title 38, chapter 4 and chapter 5, article […]
§ 3-468.04 – Fees; collection; budget
3-468.04. Fees; collection; budget A. On or before July 1 of each year, the council shall assess a fee of not more than $.05 per standard carton or forty pounds of equivalent weight in bulk bins of citrus produced. The council may assess the fee for citrus produced for the fresh market and the fee […]
§ 3-468.05 – Failure to pay fee; penalty; hearing; violation; classification
3-468.05. Failure to pay fee; penalty; hearing; violation; classification A. A person who is required to pay fees pursuant to section 3-468.04 and who fails to pay the fee within the time required by section 3-468.04 shall be assessed a penalty of ten per cent of the amount of the total fee and two per […]
§ 3-468.06 – Arizona citrus trust fund
3-468.06. Arizona citrus trust fund A. The Arizona citrus trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing, continuing and supporting the agricultural program established by this article. Monies collected pursuant to this article shall be deposited in the trust fund. B. The council shall administer the trust fund as trustee. The state treasurer […]
§ 3-468.07 – Indemnification of council members
3-468.07. Indemnification of council members Each member of the council is indemnified by the council against reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurred by him in connection with any action, suit or proceedings to which he may be a party by reason of his being or having been a member of the council, except […]
§ 3-468.08 – Termination of council
3-468.08. Termination of council A. The council may be terminated as provided in this section. The council shall conduct a referendum among the state’s producers if either of the following occurs: 1. The council, by a two-thirds vote of its membership, determines that it is no longer in the best interest of the citrus industry […]
§ 3-468 – Definitions
3-468. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Citrus" means varieties of the genus citrus that are commercially produced in this state for the fresh market or for juice production but does not include commercially produced by-products or products manufactured for resale. 2. " Council" means the Arizona citrus research council. […]
§ 3-468.01 – Arizona citrus research council; appointment; term
3-468.01. Arizona citrus research council; appointment; term A. The Arizona citrus research council is established consisting of five producers appointed by the governor. The members shall be appointed as follows: 1. Two producers from district one, including Yuma county. 2. One producer from district two, including Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. 3. Two producers appointed […]