25-2901. BEEF COUNCIL CREATED. There is hereby created in the department of self-governing agencies the Idaho beef council, which shall be composed of eight (8) members appointed by the governor. The membership of the beef council shall consist of two (2) dairymen, three (3) beef producers, two (2) cattle feeders and one (1) marketman. In […]
25-2902. MEMBERS — QUALIFICATIONS. Each member of the council shall be a citizen of the United States and a bona fide resident of this state, a member of the organization which has recommended his appointment to the governor, and shall derive a substantial portion of his income from the production or business which he represents […]
25-2903. MEMBERS — APPOINTMENT — TERMS. The governor shall appoint all members of the council for a term of three (3) years. At the end of each of the above terms the governor shall appoint all successors in office for a term of three (3) years. Vacancies in any unexpired term shall be filled by […]
25-2904. COUNCIL OFFICERS — MEETINGS — EXPENSES. The council shall elect annually a chairman, vice chairman and a secretary-treasurer from among its members. The council shall meet regularly once each six (6) months, and at such other times as called by the chairman or when requested by two (2) or more members of the council. […]
25-2905. DEFINITIONS. As used in this act, unless the context requires otherwise: 1. The term "beef" means and includes beef, beef products, veal and veal products. 2. The term "council" means the Idaho beef council. 3. The term "board" means the state brand board. 4. The term "fiscal year" means the fiscal year commencing on […]
25-2906. COUNCIL — POWERS AND DUTIES. The council shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Conform and comply with the federal beef promotion and research order issued by the United States department of agriculture as long as the federal beef promotion and research order is in effect. 2. Conduct scientific research to discover and […]
25-2907. ASSESSMENTS — COLLECTION. (1) There is hereby levied and imposed upon all cattle an assessment of not more than fifty cents (50¢) per head, to be paid by the owner. Any person may submit a written request for a refund of the assessment, or any portion thereof, to the council within ninety (90) calendar […]
25-2909. DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. Immediately upon receipt, all moneys received by the council shall be deposited in one or more separate accounts in the name of the council in one or more banks or trust companies approved under chapter 27 of title 67, Idaho Code, as state depositories. The council shall designate such […]
25-2910. BONDING — RECORDS — AUDITS. The person or persons who receive and disburse the moneys of the council shall be bonded, by and in an amount to be determined by the council. Accurate records of all receipts and disbursements shall be kept, and audited annually by a certified public accountant, whose report shall be […]
25-2911. ASSESSMENT LIENS — PRIORITY. All assessments which become due and owing under the provisions of this act shall constitute a lien upon the cattle sold which shall be prior to all liens except those having priority under state law. History: [25-2911, added 1967, ch. 222, sec. 11, p. 670.]
25-2912. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO PAY ASSESSMENT. The assessment levied by this chapter is mandatory; and failure or refusal to pay the same shall constitute a misdemeanor. History: [25-2912, added 1967, ch. 222, sec. 12, p. 670.]
