80-11-1001. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Committee” means the Montana pulse crop committee provided for in 2-15-3007. (2) ”Department” means the department of agriculture provided for in 2-15-3001. (3) ”Net receipts” means the net weight multiplied by the price paid to the producer. (4) ”Producer” means a person or landowner who is personally engaged […]
80-11-1002. Pulse crop committee — officers — meetings — reimbursement. (1) The members of the committee shall elect a presiding officer from among the committee members. The presiding officer serves a 1-year term. (2) The committee shall meet at least once a year and at other times as called by the presiding officer or by any three […]
80-11-1003. Powers of committee — administrative costs. (1) The committee: (a) may plan and conduct a research program to improve the quality of pulse crops, develop and improve control measures for disease and pests that attack pulse crops, and disseminate information among the growers and dealers of the state; (b) may plan and conduct a publicity and sales […]
80-11-1004. Pulse crop commodity assessment — collection. (1) There is an assessment on pulse crops grown, delivered, and stored as established by the committee by rule in accordance with this section. (2) The assessment must be at least 1% and no more than 2% of the net receipts of pulse crops grown, delivered, and stored in Montana. […]
80-11-1005. Refund of assessment. (1) A producer who has paid assessments to the department may request that the department refund all or a portion of the assessment levied under the rules of the committee and paid by the producer. A refund request must be submitted in writing on an application form that is available without cost […]
80-11-1006. Pulse crop account — sources — use — expenditures. (1) There is a pulse crop account in the state special revenue fund to the credit of the department for use as provided in this section. (2) The account consists of: (a) proceeds from assessments collected pursuant to 80-11-1004; and (b) gifts, grants, and donations to the department for […]
80-11-1007. Department activities — bonding of employees — assessment of costs. (1) Department employees who handle assessments or other receipts must be bonded for the faithful and safe handling of and accounting for the receipts while in their hands and for faithful compliance with this part. (2) The committee may be assessed costs by the department for […]
80-11-1008. Violation — penalty. (1) A person violating a provision of this part is subject to an administrative civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each monthly statement not filed but required by administrative rule. (2) The department shall establish by rule a penalty matrix that schedules the types of penalties, the amounts for initial and […]
