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IA Code § 179.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 179 - DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMISSION|Section 179.8 - Payment of expenses — limitation.

179.8 Payment of expenses — limitation.   1. No part of the expense incurred by the commission shall be paid out of moneys in the state treasury except moneys transferred to the commission from the dairy industry fund. Moneys transferred from the fund to the commission, as provided in section 179.5, shall be used for the payment of all salaries and other expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. However, in no event shall the total expenses exceed the total taxes collected and transferred from the fund to the commission.   2. No more than five percent of the excise tax collected and received by the commission pursuant to section 179.5 shall be utilized for administrative expenses of the commission.  [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §179.8]  85 Acts, ch 126, §14; 94 Acts, ch 1146, §3; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §50
IA Code § 179.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 179 - DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMISSION|Section 179.9 - Investigations by commission.

179.9 Investigations by commission.   The commission shall have the power to cause its authorized agents to enter upon the premises of any person charged by this chapter or by agreement with the commission with the collection of the excise tax imposed by this chapter, and to cause to be examined by any such agent any books, records, documents, or other instruments bearing upon the amount of such tax collected or to be collected by such person; provided that the commission has reasonable ground to believe that all the tax herein levied has not been collected, or if it has not been fully accounted for as herein provided.  [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §179.9]
IA Code § 179.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 179 - DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMISSION|Section 179.10 - Report.

179.10 Report.   The commission shall each year prepare and submit a report summarizing the activities of the commission under this chapter to the auditor of state and the secretary of agriculture. The report shall show all income, expenses, and other relevant information concerning fees collected and expended under this chapter.  [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §179.10]  85 Acts, ch 126, §15; 94 Acts, ch 1146, §4
IA Code § 179.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 179 - DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMISSION|Section 179.11 - Penalties.

179.11 Penalties.   Except as otherwise provided, any person who shall violate or aid in the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a simple misdemeanor. All prosecutions for alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be by the county attorney of the county in which such alleged violation occurred and shall be instituted and conducted under the direction and authority of the attorney general of the state.  [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §179.11]  Referred to in §331.756(30)
IA Code § 179.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 179 - DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMISSION|Section 179.13 - Referendum.

179.13 Referendum.   1. At a time designated by the commission within eighteen months after termination of the national promotional order made pursuant to the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983, 7 U.S.C. §4501 et seq., the commission shall conduct a referendum under administrative procedures prescribed by the department.   2. Upon signing a statement certifying to the department that the person is a bona fide producer as defined in this chapter, each producer is entitled to one vote in each referendum. When the secretary is required to determine the approval or disapproval of producers under this section, the secretary shall consider the approval or disapproval of a cooperative association of producers, engaged in a bona fide manner in marketing milk, as the approval or disapproval of the producers who are members of or contract with the cooperative association of producers. If a cooperative association elects to vote on behalf of its members, the cooperative association shall provide each producer on whose behalf the cooperative association is expressing approval or disapproval with a description of the question presented in the referendum together with a statement of the manner in which the cooperative association intends to cast its vote on behalf of the membership. The information shall inform the producer of procedures to follow to cast an individual ballot if the producer chooses to do so within the period of time established by the secretary for casting ballots. The notification shall be made at least thirty days prior to the referendum and shall include an official ballot. The ballots shall be tabulated by the secretary and the vote of the cooperative association shall be adjusted to reflect the individual votes.   3. The department shall count and tabulate the ballots filed during the referendum within thirty days of the close of the referendum. If from the tabulation the department determines that a majority of the total number of producers voting in the referendum favors the proposal, the excise tax provided for in this chapter shall be continued. The ballots cast pursuant to this section constitute complete and conclusive evidence for use in determinations made by the department under this chapter.   4. The secretary may conduct a referendum at any time after the Iowa dairy industry commission is reactivated, and shall hold a referendum on request of a representative group comprising ten percent or more of the number of producers eligible to vote, to determine whether the producers favor the termination or suspension of the excise tax. The secretary shall suspend or terminate collection of the excise tax within six months after the secretary determines that suspension or termination of the excise tax is favored by a majority of the producers voting in the referendum, and shall terminate the excise tax in an orderly manner as soon as practicable after the determination.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §179.13]  85 Acts, ch 126, §16; 2017 Acts, ch 29, §49
IA Code § 179.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 179 - DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMISSION|Section 179.14 - Influencing legislation.

179.14 Influencing legislation.   Neither commissioners, nor employees of the commission, shall attempt in any manner to influence legislation affecting any matters pertaining to the activities of the commission. No portion of the dairy industry fund shall be used in any manner to influence legislation or support any political candidate for public office, either directly or indirectly, or to support any political party.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §179.14]
IA Code § 181.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.1 - Definitions.

181.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:   1. “Association” means the Iowa beef cattle producers association.   2. “Cattle” means any live domesticated bovine animal regardless of age.   3. “Executive committee” means the executive committee of the association as created in section 181.3.   4. “Federal Act” means the federal Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. §2901 et seq.   5. “Federal assessment” means an excise tax on the sale of bovine animals imposed pursuant to the federal Act.   6. “Producer” means any person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle. However, a person shall not be considered a producer if any of the following apply:   a. The person’s only share in the proceeds of a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service fee.   b. The person acquired ownership of cattle to facilitate the transfer of ownership of such cattle from the seller to a third party; resold such cattle no later than ten days from the date on which the person acquired ownership; and certified as required by rules adopted by the executive committee.   7. “Qualified financial institution” means a bank or credit union as defined in section 12C.1.   8. “Records” means books, papers, documents, accounts, agreements, memoranda, electronic records of accounts, or correspondence relating to a matter regulated under this chapter.   9. “Secretary” means the secretary of agriculture.   10. “State assessment” means an excise tax on the sale of cattle imposed pursuant to this chapter.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.6]  86 Acts, ch 1100, §5; 94 Acts, ch 1146, §6; 97 Acts, ch 30, §2, 9  CS97, §181.1  2004 Acts, ch 1037, §1, 19; 2012 Acts, ch 1017, §48; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §1, 2, 21
IA Code § 181.1A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.1A - Recognition of organization.

181.1A Recognition of organization.   The Iowa beef cattle producers association now existing in and incorporated under the laws of this state is entitled to the benefits of this chapter by filing, each year, with the department of agriculture and land stewardship, verified proof of the names of its president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, together with other information required by the department of agriculture and land stewardship.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2949; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.1]  86 Acts, ch 1100, §2  CS97, §181.1A  Referred to in §181.17
IA Code § 181.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.2 - Duties and objects of association.

181.2 Duties and objects of association.   The Iowa beef cattle producers association shall do all of the following:   1. Aid in the marketing and promotion of the cattle industry of the state.   2. Conduct research on beef production and evaluate Iowa beef production needs.   3. Provide educational materials and opportunities to consumers, producers, and youth regarding the benefits of Iowa’s beef cattle industry.   4. Prepare an annual report of the proceedings and expenditures of the executive committee as provided in section 181.18B.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2950; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.2]  94 Acts, ch 1146, §5; 2004 Acts, ch 1037, §2, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §3, 21
IA Code § 181.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.3 - Executive committee — creation and operation.

181.3 Executive committee — creation and operation.   1. An executive committee of the Iowa beef cattle producers association is created. The executive committee consists of ten members, including all of the following:   a. Five producers elected by the Iowa beef cattle producers association pursuant to section 181.6A.   b. Two producers appointed by the Iowa cattlemen’s association.   c. One livestock market representative appointed pursuant to subsection 2.   d. The secretary of agriculture or a designee, who shall serve as an ex officio, voting member.   e. The dean of the college of agriculture and life sciences of Iowa state university of science and technology or a designee, who shall serve as an ex officio, voting member.   2. The Iowa livestock auction market association shall nominate two livestock market representatives. The secretary of agriculture shall appoint one of the nominees or another livestock market representative of the secretary’s choice, who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.   3. The executive committee shall elect a chairperson, secretary, and other officers it deems necessary.   4. a. A member who is a producer or livestock market representative described in subsection 1, paragraphs “a” through “c”, shall serve a three-year term. The member shall not serve more than two consecutive full terms.   b. Except for an ex officio member, a vacancy in the executive committee resulting from death, inability or refusal to serve, or failure to meet the qualifications of this chapter shall be filled by the executive committee. If the executive committee fails to fill a vacancy, the secretary shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy. A vacancy appointment shall be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2951; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.3]  86 Acts, ch 1100, §3; 97 Acts, ch 30, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1037, §3, 4, 19; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §30; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §4, 21; 2017 Acts, ch 29, §50  Referred to in §181.1
IA Code § 181.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.4 - Executive committee — employees.

181.4 Executive committee — employees.   The executive committee may employ two or more competent persons who shall devote their entire time, under the direction of the executive committee, in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The salary of persons so employed shall be set by the executive committee, and the persons shall hold office at the pleasure of the executive committee.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2952; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.4]  86 Acts, ch 1100, §4; 2004 Acts, ch 1037, §5, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §5, 21
IA Code § 181.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.5 - Expenses of officers.

181.5 Expenses of officers.   The officers of the association shall serve without compensation, but shall receive their necessary expenses while engaged in the business of the association.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2953; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.5]
IA Code § 181.6A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.6A - Executive committee — election.

181.6A Executive committee — election.   1. The Iowa beef cattle producers association shall hold an annual meeting of producers. An election shall be held at the annual meeting, as necessary, for election of producers to the executive committee.   2. Prior to the annual meeting, the association shall appoint a nominating committee. At least sixty days prior to the annual meeting of the association, the nominating committee shall nominate two producers as candidates for each position on the executive committee for which an election is to be held. At least forty-five days prior to the annual meeting of the association, additional candidates may be nominated by a written petition of fifty producers. Procedures governing the place of filing and the contents of the petition shall be promulgated and publicized by the executive committee.   3. Producers attending the annual meeting of the association may vote for one nominee for each position on the executive committee for which an election is held. Producers not attending the annual meeting of the association may vote by absentee ballot if the ballot is requested and mailed, with proper postage, to the executive committee prior to the annual meeting of the association. For each position for which an election is held, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected.   4. Notice of election for executive committee membership shall be given by the executive committee by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the state and in any other reasonable manner as determined by the executive committee, and shall set forth the date, time, and place of the annual meeting of the association. The executive committee shall administer the elections, with the assistance of the secretary.  86 Acts, ch 1100, §6; 2004 Acts, ch 1037, §6, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §6, 21  Referred to in §181.3
IA Code § 181.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.7 - Executive committee — research and education programs.

181.7 Executive committee — research and education programs.   The executive committee shall initiate, administer, or participate in research and education programs directed toward the better and more efficient production, promotion, and utilization of cattle and the marketing of products made from cattle. The executive committee shall provide for the methods and means that it determines are necessary to further the purposes of this section, including but not limited to any of the following:   1. Providing public relations and other promotion techniques for the maintenance of present markets.   2. Making donations to nonprofit organizations furthering the purposes of this section.   3. Assisting in the development of new or larger domestic markets for products made from cattle.   4. Assisting in the development of new or larger foreign markets for cattle and products made from cattle.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.7]  2004 Acts, ch 1037, §7, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §7, 21  Referred to in §181.13
IA Code § 181.7A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.7A - Commencement of federal assessment — suspension and recommencement of state assessment — rate.

181.7A Commencement of federal assessment — suspension and recommencement of state assessment — rate.   1. Prior to the commencement of the collection of the federal assessment, the executive committee may seek certification as a qualified state beef council within the meaning of the federal Act.   2. The executive committee shall suspend the state assessment upon collection of the federal assessment. The state assessment shall recommence upon the earlier of the following:   a. The noncollection of the federal assessment. The recommenced state assessment shall be imposed for a four-year period. Its effective date shall be the first date for which the federal assessment is not collected.   b. The passage of a special referendum pursuant to section 181.19 regardless of whether a federal assessment is being collected.   3. The rate of the recommenced state assessment shall be the same as the rate that was last in effect under section 181.19 immediately prior to the suspension of the state assessment.  86 Acts, ch 1100, §7; 2004 Acts, ch 1037, §8, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §8, 21  Referred to in §181.13, 181.19
IA Code § 181.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.8 - Executive committee — entering premises — examining records.

181.8 Executive committee — entering premises — examining records.   The executive committee may authorize its agents to enter at a reasonable time upon the premises of any purchaser charged by this chapter with remitting the state assessment to the executive committee, and to examine records and other instruments relating to the collection of the state assessment. However, the executive committee must first have reasonable grounds to believe that the state assessment has not been remitted or fully accounted for.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.8]  2004 Acts, ch 1037, §9, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §9, 21
IA Code § 181.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.11 - Collection of state assessment.

181.11 Collection of state assessment.   1. A state assessment imposed as provided in this chapter shall be levied and collected from the purchaser on each sale of cattle at a rate provided in this chapter. The state assessment shall be imposed on any person selling cattle and shall be deducted by the purchaser from the price paid to the seller. The purchaser, at the time of the sale, shall make and deliver to the seller a separate invoice for each sale showing the names and addresses of the seller and the purchaser, the number of cattle sold, and the date of sale. The purchaser shall forward the state assessment to the executive committee at a time prescribed by the executive committee, but not later than the last day of the month following the end of the prior reporting period in which the cattle are sold.   2. The executive committee may enter into arrangements with persons purchasing cattle outside of this state for remitting the state assessment by such purchasers.  2004 Acts, ch 1037, §10, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §10, 21  Referred to in §181.15
IA Code § 181.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.12 - Remission of state assessment on application.

181.12 Remission of state assessment on application.   A person from whom a state assessment is collected may, by written application filed with the executive committee within ninety days after its collection, have the amount remitted to the person by the executive committee. The information that the state assessment is refundable and the address of the executive committee to which application for a refund may be made shall appear on the invoice of sale form supplied by the purchaser to the producer near the area on the form which shows the amount of the state assessment paid. The executive committee shall furnish uniform application for refund forms and make the refund forms readily available to all producers. A purchaser charged by this chapter with remitting the state assessment shall make the forms readily available to all producers.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.12; 81 Acts, ch 71, §1]  2004 Acts, ch 1037, §11, 19; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §11, 21  Right to refund not subject to execution or transfer; §179.5A
IA Code § 181.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.13 - Administration of moneys originating from state assessment — appropriation.

181.13 Administration of moneys originating from state assessment — appropriation.   1. All state assessments imposed under this chapter shall be paid to and collected by the executive committee and deposited with the treasurer of state in a separate cattle promotion fund which shall be created by the treasurer of state. The department of administrative services shall transfer moneys from the fund to the executive committee for deposit into an account established by the executive committee in a qualified financial institution. The department shall transfer the moneys as provided in a resolution adopted by the executive committee. However, the department is only required to transfer moneys once during each day and only during hours when the offices of the state are open. From the moneys collected, deposited, and transferred to the executive committee, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the executive committee shall first pay the costs of referendums held pursuant to this chapter, the costs of collection of such state assessments, and the expenses of its agents. At least ten percent of the remaining moneys shall be remitted to the association in proportions determined by the executive committee, for use in a manner not inconsistent with section 181.7. The remaining moneys, with approval of a majority of the executive committee, shall be expended as the executive committee finds necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter. However, in no event shall the total expenses exceed the total amount transferred from the fund for use by the executive committee.   2. All moneys deposited in the cattle promotion fund and transferred to the executive committee pursuant to this section are appropriated and shall be used for the administration of this chapter and for the payment of claims based upon obligations incurred in the performance of activities and functions set forth in this chapter.   3. If the state assessment is suspended as provided in section 181.7A or a continuance referendum fails to pass as provided in section 181.19A, moneys remaining in the cattle promotion fund and transferred to the executive committee shall continue to be transferred and expended in accordance with the provisions of this chapter until exhausted.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §181.13]  86 Acts, ch 1100, §8; 94 Acts, ch 1146, §7; 97 Acts, ch 30, §3; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2004 Acts, ch 1037, §12, 19; 2006 Acts, ch 1030, §17; 2016 Acts, ch 1043, §12, 21
IA Code § 181.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title V - AGRICULTURE|Chapter 181 - BEEF CATTLE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION|Section 181.14 - Notice.

181.14 Notice. Repealed by  2004 Acts, ch 1037, §18, 19  .