§4601. Legislative findings and purpose The Legislature finds that the potato industry is an essential component of the economic and social welfare of the State, particularly in portions of the State which are stressed by lack of other economic opportunities. Accordingly, the Legislature finds that special efforts by State Government are warranted in order to […]
§4602. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 753, §§14, 15 (NEW).] 1. Board. “Board” means the Maine Potato Board. [PL 1985, c. 753, §§14, 15 (NEW).] 2. Dealer. “Dealer” means any person, defined as a dealer under Title […]
§4603. Maine Potato Board 1. Establishment. The Maine Potato Board is a body corporate and politic and an incorporated public instrumentality of the State and the exercise of powers conferred by this Part is determined to be the performance of essential government functions. For the purposes of the budget, accounts and control, purchasing or other […]
§4604. Powers and duties of the Maine Potato Board In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, the board shall have the following powers and duties. [PL 1985, c. 753, §§14, 15 (NEW).] 1. Bylaws. The board may adopt bylaws to govern its functions and those of the assemblies and executive councils provided for […]
§4605. Potato tax 1. Rate. Except as provided in subsection 1‑A, a tax is levied and imposed at the rate of $.06 per hundredweight on all potatoes grown in this State. [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. F, §4 (AMD).] 1-A. Exemptions. The tax imposed by this section does not apply to: A. Any […]
§4606. Transfers of money received Money received by the Treasurer of State under this chapter, including all receipts of taxes levied under section 4605, must be transferred to the board in its capacity as an independent agency on a monthly basis and used for all activities of the board authorized under this chapter. The board […]
