3-526. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Council" means the Arizona iceberg lettuce research council. 2. " Grower-shipper" means a person who is engaged in this state in the business of packing, shipping, transporting or selling iceberg lettuce of which he is a grower, producer or owner. 3. " Handler" […]
3-526.01. Arizona iceberg lettuce research council; appointment; term A. The Arizona iceberg lettuce research council is established consisting of seven producers appointed by the governor. The members shall be appointed as follows: 1. Four producers from Yuma county. 2. Three producers from any iceberg lettuce producing area in this state. B. The governor may consult […]
3-526.02. 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 […]
3-526.03. 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 […]
3-526.04. Fees; collection; budget A. On or before July 1 of each calendar year, the council shall assess a fee of not more than one-half cent per carton of packed iceberg lettuce or bulk bins assessed according to forty-five pounds of equivalent weight of iceberg lettuce prepared for market or an equivalent basis. B. Each […]
3-526.05. Failure to pay fee; penalty; hearing; violation; classification A. A person who is required to pay fees pursuant to section 3-526.04 and who fails to pay the fee within the time required by the council shall be assessed a penalty of ten per cent of the amount of the total fee and two per […]
3-526.06. Iceberg lettuce trust fund A. The iceberg lettuce trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing, continuing and supporting the agricultural program established by this article. Monies collected pursuant to section 3-526.04 shall be deposited in the trust fund. B. The council shall administer the trust fund as trustee. The state treasurer […]
3-526.07. 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 […]
3-526.08. 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. If the council, by a two-thirds vote of its membership, determines that it is no longer in the best interest of the iceberg […]
