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AZ Rev Stat § 3-527.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-527.01 - Citrus, fruit and vegetable advisory council; membership; terms; vacancy; compensation; definition

3-527.01.  Citrus,  fruit and vegetable advisory council;  membership;  terms;  vacancy;  compensation;  definition A. The citrus,  fruit and vegetable advisory council is established consisting of members appointed by the governor as follows: 1. One citrus producer. 2. One apple,  grape or tree fruit producer. 3. One iceberg lettuce producer from Yuma county. 4. Four fruit or vegetable producers,  excluding producers exclusively engaged in growing citrus,  apples,  grapes or tree fruit,  including one fruit or vegetable producer from Maricopa,  Pinal or Pima county and one from Yuma or La Paz county. 5. One member from Santa Cruz county who is subject to article 4.1 of this chapter. If no person from Santa Cruz county applies for the position,  the governor may appoint a member at large who is engaged in harvesting,  holding or packing as defined in section 3-525 and who is subject to article 4.1 of this chapter. 6. One member who operates a farm or an entity engaged in harvesting or packing that is subject to article 4.1 of this chapter and for which,  on a rolling basis during the three-year period before the member's appointment,  the farm's average annual monetary value of produce sold or the value of the entity's harvesting or packing services was at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars but not more than five hundred thousand dollars. B. The governor may consult with any recognized citrus,  fruit and vegetable organization in this state in making appointments to the council. C. The term of office of each council member is three years and shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of the appropriate year. On the expiration of a term of a member or in the event of a vacancy,  a successor shall be appointed by the governor. D. The office of any member is deemed vacant and the governor shall appoint a person to fill the remainder of the term under any of the following circumstances: 1. The member no longer meets the qualifications for appointment. 2. The member is unable to perform the duties on the council. 3. The member has become a resident of another state. 4. The member is absent from four consecutive council meetings if the absences have not been excused by the council. E. Members of the council are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2. F. For the purposes of this section,  " producer"  means a person that is engaged in the business of producing citrus,  fruits or vegetables in this state or causing citrus,  fruits or vegetables to be produced in this state for distribution and sale through interstate commerce.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-527.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-527.03 - Administrative services; reimbursement

3-527.03.  Administrative services;  reimbursement A. The department shall provide the necessary administrative services to the council in furtherance of its activities including: 1. Providing secretarial and other services necessary for the council to carry out its activities. 2. Receiving mail and other communications for the council. 3. Providing space for the meetings of the council. 4. Providing any other administrative services which the council requests or finds necessary,  including financial and accounting services and assistance in developing proposed rules for submission to the director. B. The council shall reimburse the department for administrative services from the monies received under article 2 or 4 of this chapter in an amount agreed on by the council and department.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-527.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-527.04 - Indemnification of council members

3-527.04.  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 in relation to matters as to which he is adjudged in such action,  suit or proceeding to have been acting in bad faith as a council member. The right of indemnification is in addition to other rights to which such member is entitled as a matter of law.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-561 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-561 - Definitions

3-561.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Food product"  includes: (a) Every product of the soil in its natural or manufactured state.  (b) Beef and beef products. (c) Swine and pork products.  (d) Fowls and poultry products.  (e) Eggs and egg products.  (f) Milk and milk products. (g) Lamb and sheep products. (h) Animal feed that is grown or raised by the producer and sold as feed for livestock,  poultry or ratites purchased or raised for slaughter,  including livestock purchased or raised for production or use,  such as milk cows,  breeding bulls,  laying hens and riding or work horses. 2. " Producer"  includes owners,  proprietors or tenants of agricultural lands,  orchards,  farms and gardens where food products are grown,  raised or prepared for market.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-562 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-562 - Restrictions on sales by food producers prohibited

3-562.  Restrictions on sales by food producers prohibited A. The producers of food products on agricultural lands,  farms and gardens shall never under any pretext be denied or restricted the right to sell and dispose of their products,  except in the manner and to the extent provided in this article,  and subject to inspection by lawful authority when the inspection is uniform as to the same product and without cost to the producer. B. The right to sell and dispose of food products shall extend to the producer in person,  members of his family,  his agents and all persons in his service,  when the products are sold or disposed of on his behalf and for his benefit.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-563 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-563 - Tax, license or fee against producers and purchasers prohibited

3-563.  Tax,  license or fee against producers and purchasers prohibited A. A tax,  license or fee may not be imposed or levied on or demanded or collected from: 1. A producer for a sale of a food product.  2. A purchaser of a food product from a producer. B. A penalty or punishment may not be imposed on account of the sale of a food product,  except for a violation of laws providing for inspection. C. A municipal ordinance that seeks to impose or subject a producer,  or a purchaser of a food product from a producer,  to a tax,  license or fee is void,  except that all such products in common with similar products offered for sale by persons not the producers thereof are subject to inspection. A municipal ordinance providing for inspection is not valid unless it applies in the same manner and terms to other persons offering similar products for sale.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-581 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-581 - Definitions

3-581.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Council"  means the Arizona grain research and promotion council. 2. " First buyer"  means a person,  partnership,  corporation or cooperative that purchases grain from a producer in the first instance or a public or private lienholder,  secured party or pledgee,  or assignee of the lienholder,  secured party or pledgee,  who gains title to the grain from the grower as a result of exercising any legal rights by the lienholder,  secured party,  pledgee or assignee regardless of when the lien,  security interest or pledge was created. First buyer also includes a public or private person who acquires a lien or security interest or receives a pledge of the grain after the grain is harvested. 3. " Grain"  means the seed of barley and wheat of all classes produced for use as food,  feed or seed or produced for any industrial or commercial use. 4. " Marketing year"  means a one year period from February 1 through January 31 of the following calendar year. 5. " Producer"  means a person,  partnership,  corporation or cooperative in this state that produces and sells grain in commercial channels. In the case of a partnership,  each partner who regularly receives a portion of the gross receipts directly from the buyer is considered a producer.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-582 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-582 - Arizona grain research and promotion council; appointment; term

3-582.  Arizona grain research and promotion council;  appointment;  term A. An Arizona grain research and promotion council is established that is composed of seven producers appointed by the governor. To be qualified for appointment to council membership a person must be a resident of and producer in this state. B. The term of office of council members is three years,  expiring on January 31. The qualifications of members as provided for in this section must continue during their term of office or their office will be declared vacant. The governor shall appoint a person when a vacancy occurs to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. C. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for subsistence and travel as provided by title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-584 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-584 - Powers and duties of the council

3-584.  Powers and duties of the council A. The council shall: 1. Meet at least once during each calendar quarter and more frequently on the call of the chairman,  vice-chairman or any three members of the council. 2. Annually elect a chairman from among its members. 3. Elect a secretary and a treasurer from among its members. 4. Establish an executive committee,  consisting of the chairman,  secretary and treasurer. The executive committee shall act pursuant to direction received from the full council,  or if the situation arises,  the executive committee shall act and then bring the subject and its action before the full council at the next regular meeting of the council for review and ratification. 5. Establish fees to be assessed within the limits prescribed in section 3-587 to be held in trust in,  and subject to the terms and conditions prescribed for,  the Arizona grain research trust fund established by section 3-590. B. Programs and projects authorized under this article may include: 1. Cooperation in state,  regional,  national or international activities with public or private organizations or individuals to assist in developing and expanding markets and reducing the cost of marketing grain and grain products. 2. Participation in research projects and programs to assist in reducing fresh water consumption,  developing new grain varieties,  improved production and handling methods,  research and design of new or improved harvesting and handling equipment. 3. Any program or project that the council determines appropriate to provide education,  publicity or other assistance to facilitate further development of the Arizona grain industry. C. The council may: 1. Adopt administrative rules necessary to promptly and effectively administer this article. 2. Appoint subordinate officers and employees of the council,  prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. 3. Accept donations of monies,  property,  services or other assistance from public or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of this article. All donations of monies shall be held in trust in,  and subject to the terms and conditions prescribed for,  the Arizona grain research trust fund established by section 3-590. 4. Investigate and prosecute in the name of this state any action or suit to enforce the collection or ensure payment of the fees authorized and sue and be sued in the name of the council. 5. Make grants to research agencies for financing appropriate studies,  research projects and programs to assist in reducing fresh water consumption,  developing new grain varieties,  improved production and handling methods and research and design of new or improved harvesting and handling equipment.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-585 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-585 - Indemnification of council members

3-585.  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 in relation to matters as to which he is adjudged in such action,  suit or proceeding to have been acting in bad faith as a council member. The right of indemnification is in addition to other rights to which such member is entitled as a matter of law.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-586 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-586 - Records of the council

3-586.  Records of the council The council shall maintain all records for three years. The records of the council are public records available for inspection for any lawful purpose. The council shall adopt reasonable rules concerning the time or place of the inspection or the manner in which the information is made available.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-587 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-587 - Budget and fees; report

3-587.  Budget and fees;  report A. Before each marketing year begins,  the council shall submit a proposed budget sufficient to carry out the purposes of this article. The budget is effective on approval by the council. B. To provide monies to carry out the purposes of this article,  the council shall assess a fee of up to five cents per hundred weight of grain sold through commercial channels. C. The first purchaser shall collect and remit the fees to the council pursuant to the forms,  procedures and periodic reports or returns as the council prescribes. The first purchaser shall remit the fees to the council on or before the tenth day of the month following collection of the fee or as prescribed by the council. D. Paying the fee is the primary responsibility of the producer,  except the liability is discharged if the fee is collected or withheld by the first purchaser. E. The council shall prepare an annual report on its programs and activities and submit it to the governor.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-588 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-588 - Administrative services; reimbursement

3-588.  Administrative services;  reimbursement A. The department shall provide through an intergovernmental agreement necessary administrative services to the council in conducting its activities including: 1. Providing secretarial and other services necessary for the council to carry out its activities. 2. Establishing separate operating accounts for the council. 3. Providing necessary financial and accounting services to the council including issuing checks,  paying bills approved by the council,  preparing annual audits,  expenditure and receipt reports whether monthly or annually and any other activities requested by the council. 4. Receiving mail and other communications for the council. 5. Receiving monies authorized under this article for deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the appropriate funds. 6. Accepting donated monies on behalf of the council to be credited to the account of the council. 7. Providing meeting facilities for the council. 8. Providing for producer elections as provided in this article. 9. Providing any other administrative services which the council requests or finds necessary. B. The council shall reimburse the department for all of the administrative services rendered for the benefit of the council from the monies received under this article in an amount agreed on by the council and department. Monies received by the department shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the administrative support fund established by section 3-108.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-589 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-589 - Pledge or mortgage of grain; deduction of fee

3-589.  Pledge or mortgage of grain;  deduction of fee A. If a pledge or mortgage of grain is given as security for a loan under the federal price support program,  the fee is deductible from the proceeds of the loan at the time the loan is made or is deductible thereafter by agencies of the federal government. Producer's note and loan agreements pertaining to farm storage,  warehouse storage and delivery instructions issued by a federal agency to the grower are deemed to constitute proof of payment of the research and promotional fee on the grain listed. B. Supplemental or alternate forms which may be proposed by the commodity credit corporation and which contain the necessary information as required by this article may be used. C. If the grain described in subsection A remains in farm storage for the duration of the pledge or mortgage,  the promotional fee paid at the time the loan was made is deemed a complete satisfaction of the promotional fee liability. D. In connection with the collection of the grain council fee on commodity credit corporation grain loans disbursed and purchase agreement settlements made,  undercollections or overcollections of the grain promotional fee amounting to fewer than three dollars as a result of errors do not require collection of the underpayment or refunds of the overpayment by the commodity credit corporation,  and their responsibility in such cases is waived.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-590 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-590 - Arizona grain research trust fund

3-590.  Arizona grain research trust fund A. The Arizona grain research trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing,  continuing and supporting the agricultural program established by this article. The council shall administer the trust fund as trustee. The trust fund consists of fees collected pursuant to this article. B. The beneficiary of the trust is the agricultural program established by this article. The trust fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes of this article on the order of the council. C. The state treasurer shall accept,  separately account for and hold in trust monies deposited in the state treasury,  which are considered to be trust monies as defined by section 35-310 and which shall not be commingled with any other monies in the state treasury except for investment purposes. On notice from the council,  the state treasurer shall invest and divest trust fund monies deposited in the state treasury as provided by sections 35-313 and 35-314.03,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the trust fund. D. Monies in the trust fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. Surplus monies,  including any unexpended and unencumbered balance at the end of the fiscal year,  do not revert to the state general fund. E. If the council is terminated,  any monies remaining in the trust fund after terminating this article shall be expended to meet existing legal obligations of the council. The council shall expend any surplus remaining for market research or other lawful purposes under this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-591 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-591 - Failure to make report

3-591.  Failure to make report If a person subject to the fee required by this article fails to make a report and remittance as required,  the council shall determine the amount of the fee according to its best information and judgment,  which amount so fixed is prima facie correct. The person failing to make the report shall pay the fee within ten days after notice of the amount of the fee so fixed and computed by the council,  together with a penalty of five per cent of the amount of the fee. The person may dispute the fee as fixed by the council and request a hearing to determine the amount of the fee and penalty to be imposed. No payment may be made until the council enters its order determining the amount of payment,  but the person shall pay the fee and any penalties assessed within ten days of notice of the decision.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-592 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-592 - Refund of fees

3-592.  Refund of fees A producer may by the use of forms provided by the council,  and on presentation of such proof as the council may require,  have the fee refunded. A request for refund must be received in the office of the council within sixty days following the payment of the fee by the first buyer or the first purchaser. The council shall direct the state treasurer,  as trustee,  to make refunds within thirty days of the request for refund if the fee sought to be refunded has been received. The council shall adopt such rules as are necessary to further ensure that the fees are refunded promptly.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-593 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-593 - Association of producers

3-593.  Association of producers A. Any activity including meetings undertaken pursuant to this article and intended to benefit the producers,  handlers or processors of grain is not intended to be illegal or in restraint of trade. B. The council may,  so as not to duplicate activities or services,  work closely with the other private associations or public agencies which have expertise and interest in growing and marketing grain.
AZ Rev Stat § 3-594 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture|§ 3-594 - Petition and election to terminate council

3-594.  Petition and election to terminate council On petition of at least one hundred twenty-three producers,  the council shall conduct an election within sixty days of receipt of the petitions to determine whether the council should recommend to the legislature that the council and its programs be discontinued and terminated. The petition of producers shall include a certification statement that the signatures are those of producers of grain. The ballot for an election shall be in such form as to record a yes or no answer to the question: " Shall the Arizona grain research and promotion council recommend to the legislature that the council and its programs be discontinued and terminated?"  If a majority of those producers voting votes yes,  the council shall recommend to the legislature that the council be terminated.