Section 425:20 – Division Established.
425:20 Division Established. – The division of agricultural development is hereby created in the department of agriculture, markets, and food to foster, support and assist in the orderly development of the state’s agricultural resources. Source. 1985, 72:1. 1987, 149:3. 1995, 130:4, eff. July 23, 1995.
Section 425:21 – Division Director; Salary.
425:21 Division Director; Salary. – I. The commissioner shall nominate a director for the division of agricultural development for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council. The division director shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The director shall be qualified by reason of professional competence, education, and experience. II. […]
Section 425:21-a – Duties.
425:21-a Duties. – The division of agricultural development is authorized and directed to obtain and disseminate information in regard to quality, quantity, and location of agricultural, horticultural, orchard, dairy, and other similar products; assist producers in finding available and profitable markets for such products; compile and publish data concerning production, consumption, and value of […]
Section 425:22 – Advisory Board Established.
425:22 Advisory Board Established. – I. There shall be a board advisory to the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food which shall consist of the following 15 members: (a) Ten members, one from each county, actively engaged in agriculture. (b) One member who shall represent the petroleum industry. (c) One member who shall represent […]
Section 425:19 – Repairs.
425:19 Repairs. – In case of partial or total destruction of the building by fire or otherwise, the commissioner may make needed repairs or replacement, with the approval of the governor and council, and may use the proceeds of any insurance. Source. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
Section 425:19-a – Declaration of Purpose.
425:19-a Declaration of Purpose. – The general court finds that it is in the public interest to advance, encourage, and protect agricultural fairs including the exhibition of livestock and agricultural produce of all kinds, as well as related arts and businesses. Fair exhibitions are an integral and historical part of New Hampshire that provide […]
Section 425:19-aa – Definitions.
425:19-aa Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. " Commissioner " means the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food. II. " Department " means the New Hampshire department of agriculture, markets, and food. III. " Fair " means a member in good standing of the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions […]
Section 425:19-b – Capital Improvement Program Grant Fund.
425:19-b Capital Improvement Program Grant Fund. – There is hereby established the capital improvement program grant fund to be used by the department to assist fairs in the manner provided by this chapter. Only the commissioner or the commissioner’s designee may approve applications and authorize disbursements from the fund. The fund shall be nonlapsing […]
Section 425:19-c – Capital Improvement Program; Grant Eligibility Conditions and Criteria.
425:19-c Capital Improvement Program; Grant Eligibility Conditions and Criteria. – The following conditions and criteria shall be met by a fair to be eligible for a capital improvement program grant awarded by the commissioner. However, the commissioner may make exceptions to the above conditions and criteria. The fair applicant shall: I. Be a non-profit […]
Section 425:14 – Supervision of Clerical Personnel of Veterinary Examiners.
425:14 Supervision of Clerical Personnel of Veterinary Examiners. – The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall exercise general supervision over the clerical personnel of the state board of veterinary medicine who work within his office. Source. 1985, 72:1. 1995, 130:5, eff. July 23, 1995.