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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-3 - Definitions

The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a)
"Agricultural liming materials" means products containing calcium and magnesium compounds that are capable of neutralizing soil acidity.
(b)
"Limestone" means a material consisting essentially of calcium carbonate or a combination of calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate capable of neutralizing soil acidity.
(c)
"Calcitic limestone" means a calcareous rock composed wholly or largely of calcium carbonate.
(d)
"Dolomitic limestone" means a calcareous rock composed of calcium and magnesium carbonates with a minimum elemental magnesium (Mg) content of six percent (6%).
(e)
"Burnt lime" means a material made from limestone that consists essentially of calcium oxide or a combination of calcium oxide with magnesium oxide.
(f)
"Hydrated lime" means a material, made from burnt lime, that consists of calcium hydroxide or a combination of calcium hydroxide with magnesium oxide and/or magnesium hydroxide.
(g)
"Marl" or "chalk" means a granular or loosely consolidated earthy material composed largely of sea shell fragments and calcium carbonate.
(h)
"Ground shells" means a product obtained by the grinding of shells of mollusks and that shall carry the name of mollusk origin.
(i)
"Industrial by-product" means any industrial waste or by-product containing calcium or calcium and magnesium in forms that will neutralize soil acidity.
(j)
"Brand" means the term, designation, trademark, product name or other specific designation under which individual agricultural liming material is offered for sale.
(k)
"Fineness" means the percentage by weight of the material that will pass United States Standard sieves of specified sizes. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations relating to fineness.
(l)
"Ton" means 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.
(m)
"Percent" or "percentage" means by weight.
(n)
"Bulk" means in nonpackaged form.
(o)
"Label" or "labeling" means all written, printed or graphic matter upon or accompanying any agricultural liming material or advertisements, brochures, posters, television and radio announcements used in promoting the sale of such agricultural liming material.
(p)
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce of the State of Mississippi, or his agents and employees.
(q)
"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity or organization.
(r)
"Calcium carbonate equivalent" means the acid neutralizing capacity of an agricultural liming material expressed as weight percentage of calcium carbonate.
(s)
"Weight" means the weight of undried material as offered for sale.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 2, eff. 7/1/1993; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 2, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-7 - Sale of liming materials not in compliance with chapter, or toxic to plants or animals, prohibited

(1)
No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state unless it complies with provisions of this chapter and regulations pertaining thereto.
(2)
No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state that contains toxic materials in quantities injurious to plants or animals.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 4, eff. 7/1/1993; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 4, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-9 - Sale and distribution permit required; applications

Every manufacturer or distributor who sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, distributes or solicits orders for sale of any agricultural liming material to a distributor, retailer or farmer in the State of Mississippi, before selling or offering such agricultural liming material for sale or distributing or soliciting orders for sale shall secure a permit from the commissioner to engage in such business. Permit applications for each office or place of business in the State of Mississippi of such manufacturer or distributor shall be submitted upon forms prescribed by the commissioner. Such permit applications shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor and such other information as may be required by the commissioner for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations which may be adopted under Section
69-39-13
.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 5, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-11 - Annual registration of liming products

(1)
Each separately identified product shall be registered once each year before being distributed in this state. The application for registration shall be submitted to the commissioner on forms furnished or approved by him. Upon approval by the commissioner, a copy of the registration shall be furnished to the applicant.
(2)
A distributor shall not be required to register any brand of agricultural liming material that is already registered under this chapter by another person, providing the label does not differ in any respect.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 6, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-13 - Inspection and testing of liming materials; samples; procedures; distribution of results

(1)
It shall be the duty of the commissioner who may act through his authorized agent, to sample, inspect and submit to the State Chemist for analysis or test agricultural liming materials distributed within this state as he may deem necessary to determine whether such agricultural liming materials are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The commissioner, individually or through his agent, is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises or carriers during regular business hours in order to have access to agricultural liming material subject to the provisions of this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to the records relating to the distribution of such materials.
(2)
All samples of agricultural liming material drawn by the commissioner or his designated agent as official samples shall be forwarded to the State Chemist for analysis or test. The State Chemist shall perform all necessary analyses and tests and furnish the commissioner with an official laboratory report of his findings or determinations at no cost to the commissioner for such analyses, tests or reports.
(3)
The methods of analysis and sampling shall be those approved by the commissioner and the State Chemist, and shall be guided by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) procedures.
(4)
The results of official analyses of agricultural liming materials and portions of official samples shall be distributed by the State Chemist as provided by regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter at least annually.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 7, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-15 - Issuance of stop sale or use order for products sold in violation of chapter; release from order

The commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed "stop sale, use or removal" order to the owner or custodian of any lot of agricultural liming material and to hold at a designated place when the commissioner finds such agricultural liming material is being offered or exposed for sale in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted pursuant thereto until the law has been complied with and the agricultural liming material is released in writing by the commissioner or the violation has been otherwise legally disposed of by written authority. The commissioner shall release the agricultural liming material so withdrawn when the requirements of the provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the withdrawal have been paid.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 8, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-17 - Penalties for violations of chapter; warnings

(1)
If upon official laboratory analysis, any agricultural liming material sold in this state is found to be below the labeled guarantee for calcium carbonate equivalent, neutralizing value, magnesium, available phosphorous, available potassium or above the labeled guarantee for moisture content or screening standards (fineness) as provided under terms of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder, the commissioner shall impose a civil penalty as provided by regulation for the effective administration and enforcement of this chapter. Such civil penalty shall be assessed to the manufacturer/packer for packaged material and to the final seller holding a permit issued under terms of this chapter for material sold in bulk.
(2)
When the commissioner determines that a person has violated terms of this chapter, other than subsection (1) of this section, depending upon the gravity of the offense, he shall assess a civil penalty in an amount not less than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
(3)
All civil penalties assessed as provided herein shall be paid to the commissioner within thirty (30) days from the date of assessment. Penalties which are not paid in full within the prescribed thirty (30) days shall be considered delinquent and an additional penalty of ten percent (10%) of the balance due shall be added to the assessed penalty for each month such penalty continues to be delinquent.
(4)
The commissioner is authorized to apply for and the court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond.
(5)
Any person required by this chapter to obtain a permit from the commissioner before engaging in business, who shall engage in such business without having first obtained such license or shall engage in such business after such license shall have expired or shall have been revoked by the commissioner, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) and not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day in violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(6)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the commissioner or his representative to report for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this chapter when he believes that the public interests are best served by a suitable notice or warning in writing.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 9, eff. 7/1/1993; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 9, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-19 - Promulgation of rules and regulations

The commissioner may, with the approval of the Attorney General as provided in Section
69-1-25
, promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law as may be necessary for the effective enforcement of this chapter. The regulations shall have the full force and effect of law.
Laws, 1993, ch. 581, § 10; Laws, 2005, ch. 397, § 1; Laws, 2005, ch. 451, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 330, § 10, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 39 - AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS (§§ 69-39-1 — 69-39-21) › Section 69-39-21 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2009, ch. 330, § 11, eff. 7/1/2009.
Laws, 2005, ch. 397, § 2, Laws, 2005, ch. 451, § 2, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-1 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 1, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-3 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 2, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-5 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 3; Laws, 1997, ch. 589, § 1; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 3, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-7 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 4; Laws, 1997, ch. 589, § 2; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 4, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-9 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 5; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 5, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-11 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 6, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-13 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 1998, ch. 536, § 7, eff. 4/9/1998.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-15 - and 69-41-17 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1998, ch. 536, § 11, eff. 4/9/1998.
§ 69-41-15. [Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 8; Laws, 1997, ch. 589, § 3, eff. 7/1/1997] § 69-41-17. [Laws, 1993, ch. 619, § 10, eff. 4/20/1993]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 41 - MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL ACT OF 1993 (§§ 69-41-1 — 69-41-19) › Section 69-41-19 - [Repealed]

Laws, 1997, ch. 589, § 4, eff. 7/1/1997.
Repealed by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 42 - PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS INDUSTRY (§ 69-42-1) › Section 69-42-1 - Definitions; development and implementation of program; purpose of program; annual report

(1)
For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"Agribusiness" means any agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, manufacturing, research and development or processing enterprise or enterprises.
(b)
"Farmer" means a resident of Mississippi who engages or wishes to engage in the commercial production of crops on land in Mississippi. The term shall include individuals, partnerships and corporations.
(2)
The Mississippi Development Authority shall develop and implement a program to stimulate growth in the agricultural industry for agribusiness concerns and farmers.
(3)
The program developed and implemented by the Mississippi Development Authority under this section shall:
(a)
Increase the availability of financial assistance available to agribusiness concerns and farmers;
(b)
Provide incentives for agribusiness concerns and farmers which will encourage growth in the Mississippi agricultural industry;
(c)
Assist new agribusiness concerns and farmers in developing and implementing business plans;
(d)
Develop methods for increasing markets for the goods and services of agribusiness concerns and farmers;
(e)
Work with public and private entities in disseminating information about public and private programs that benefit agribusiness concerns and farmers; and
(f)
Identify sources of financial assistance available to agribusiness concerns and farmers and assist agribusiness concerns and farmers with the preparation of applications for assistance from public and private sources.
Laws, 2000, 2nd Ex Sess, ch. 1, § 52, eff. 8/30/2000.
Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 396, HB 363,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 43 - MISSISSIPPI RATITE COUNCIL AND PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-43-1 — 69-43-13) › Section 69-43-1 - through 69-43-11 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2004, ch. 383, § 7, eff. 7/1/2006.
§ 69-43-1. [ Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 1, eff. 3/18/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 1, eff. 7/1/2004.] § 69-43-3. [ Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 2, eff. 3/18/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 2, eff. 7/1/2004.] § 69-43-5. [ Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 3, eff. 3/18/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 3, eff. 7/1/2004.] § 69-43-7. [ Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 4, eff. 3/18/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 4, eff. 7/1/2004.] § 69-43-9. [ Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 5, eff. 3/18/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 5, eff. 7/1/2004.] § 69-43-11. [ Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 6, eff. 3/18/1997; reenacted without change, Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 6, eff. 7/1/2004.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 43 - MISSISSIPPI RATITE COUNCIL AND PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-43-1 — 69-43-13) › Section 69-43-13 - Repeal date of Sections 69-43-1 through 69-43-11

Sections
69-43-1
through
69-43-11
, shall stand repealed on July 1, 2006.
Laws, 1997, ch. 375, § 7; Laws, 2000, ch. 331, § 7; Laws, 2004, ch. 383, § 7, eff. 7/1/2004.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-1 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the growth and development of the corn industry in Mississippi by research, advertisement promotions and education and market development, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of this state.
For purposes of this chapter:
(a)
"Board" means the Mississippi Corn Promotion Board.
(b)
"Department" means the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
Laws, 2006, ch. 512, § 1; brought forward without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 17, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-3 - Mississippi Corn Promotion Board; membership; organization and administration; officers

(1)
The Mississippi Corn Promotion Board is hereby created, to be composed of twelve (12) members to be appointed by the Governor to serve terms of three (3) years. All of the twelve (12) members of the board shall be producers of corn in the State of Mississippi. Within ten (10) days following July 1, 2006, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, Inc., the Mississippi Feed and Grains Association, the Mississippi Corn Growers Association and the Delta Council shall each submit the names of six (6) corn producers to the Governor, and he shall appoint three (3) members from the nominees of each organization to serve on the board on rotating three-year terms. The original board shall be appointed with members of each of the organizations appointed as follows: one (1) for one (1) year, one (1) for two (2) years, and one (1) for three (3) years. Each year thereafter, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the terms of expiring board members, the organizations shall submit the names of three (3) nominees to the Governor and succeeding boards shall be appointed by the Governor in the same manner, giving equal representation to each organization. Vacancies which occur shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
(2)
The members of the board shall meet and organize immediately after their appointment, and shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary-treasurer from the membership of the board, whose duties shall be those customarily exercised by such officers or specifically designated by the board. The chairman, vice chairman and secretary-treasurer shall be bonded in an amount not less than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). The cost of the bonds shall be paid from the funds received under this chapter. The bond shall be a security for any illegal act of such member of the board and recovery thereon may be had by the state for any injury by the illegal act of the member. The board may establish rules and regulations for its own government and the administration of the affairs of the board.
Laws, 2006, ch. 512, § 2; brought forward without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 18, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-7 - Penalties; exemption

(1)
Any purchaser who fails to file a report or to pay any assessment within the time required by the department shall forfeit to the department a penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessment determined to be due, plus one percent (1%) of the amount for each month of delay or fraction thereof after the first month after the report was required to be filed or the assessment became due. The penalty shall be paid to the department and shall be disposed of by it in the same manner as funds derived from the payment of the assessment imposed herein.
(2)
The department shall collect the penalties levied herein, together with the delinquent assessment, by any or all of the following methods:
(a)
By voluntary payment by the person liable.
(b)
By legal proceedings instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(3)
Any person required to pay the assessment provided for in this chapter who fails to remit same or who refuses to allow full inspection of the premises, or the books, records or other documents relating to the liability of the person for the assessment herein imposed, or who shall hinder or in any way delay or prevent the inspection, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed one (1) year, or both.
(4)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any person who purchases one thousand (1,000) or fewer bushels of corn in any calendar year, provided he is not regularly engaged in the purchase of corn.
Laws, 2006, ch. 512, § 4; brought forward without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 20, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-9 - Expenditure of funds; annual report of income and expenditures; penalty for failure to report

(1)
The board shall plan and conduct a program of research, education and advertising designed to promote the corn industry in Mississippi. The board is authorized to use the funds derived from the assessment imposed herein for these purposes, including basic administration expenses of the plan. Use of these funds may be applied, as prescribed in this section, within or without the State of Mississippi, including regional, national and international research and promotional applications.
(2)
(a)
The Mississippi Legislature finds and declares that the factors which affect the ability of Mississippi corn farmers to market their crop are established by national and international forces in the world market. The Legislature further finds and declares that the expenditure of funds by the board for the purpose of influencing the development and implementation of national and international policy affecting the marketing of corn produced by Mississippi farmers is the expenditure of funds for a public purpose.
(b)
The board may expend a portion of the funds received and administered by the board for the purpose of influencing the development and implementation of national and international policy affecting the marketing of corn produced by Mississippi farmers.
(c)
The amount of funds expended by the board in each fiscal year for the purposes authorized in this subsection shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the budget of the board for that fiscal year.
(d)
The board shall not expend any funds for the purpose of influencing any political activity.
(3)
A report of all income and expenditures shall be made annually on December 31, with four (4) copies of the report to be filed and presented during the regular sessions of the Mississippi Legislature with each of the following: the Chairman of the House of Representatives Agriculture Committee, the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and the State Auditor.
(4)
If the board fails to make an annual report in violation of the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, the board shall be subject to a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Laws, 2006, ch. 512, § 5; Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 21, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-11 - State Tax Commission to assist department in collecting assessments

The State Tax Commission shall provide any information necessary to assist the department in collecting the assessments provided for in this chapter.
Laws, 2006, ch. 512, § 6; brought forward without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 22, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-13 - Provisions to be controlling

Notwithstanding the provisions of any laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling to the extent of the conflict.
Laws, 2006, ch. 512, § 7; brought forward without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 23, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 44 - MISSISSIPPI CORN PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-44-1 — 69-44-15) › Section 69-44-15 - Commissioner authorized to audit Corn Promotion Board; information to be included in audit; injunction for violations of chapter

(1)
The commissioner may conduct an audit of the board to verify compliance with any rules and regulations promulgated for the efficient enforcement of this chapter.
(2)
Under this section, the audited board shall provide information to the commissioner that verifies the amounts received and expended from the fees assessed and collected by the department and remitted to the board. Records maintained in the course of the normal conduct of business by the board may serve as verification.
(3)
The commissioner may apply for and the court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction on disbursements made to the board from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond.
Laws, 2009, ch. 393, § 24, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program Act."
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 9, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-3 - Legislative findings

The Legislature finds that there is a need for a Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program to increase consumer awareness and expand the market for Mississippi's agricultural products. The Legislature further finds that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, through, but not limited to, product identification programs and subsidies, loans and grants, shall promote and advertise such products.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 10, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-5 - Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a)
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.
(b)
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
(c)
"Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, business, trust, legal representative or any other business unit.
(d)
"Reproduce" means to stencil, emboss, print, engrave, impress, imprint, lithograph or duplicate in any manner or to cause any such acts to be done.
(e)
"Agricultural product" means any product that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) grown, processed or manufactured in the State of Mississippi.
(f)
"Division" means the Division of Market Development within the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
The words "logo" and "program," whenever used in this chapter, shall include the plural as well as the singular.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 11, eff. 7/1/1999.
Amended by Laws, 2014, ch. 356, SB 2297, 1, eff. 3/17/2014.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-7 - Establishment of program to finance and promote agricultural economic development

The department, in its discretion, may establish a program of grants, loans and subsidies to be matched by agricultural entities in the state to finance and promote agricultural economic development.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 12, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-9 - Purpose of chapter; duties of Division of Market Development

(1)
The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the division to establish and coordinate the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program. The duties of the division shall include, but are not limited to:
(a)
Developing a logo and authorizing the use of that logo;
(b)
Developing a program for loans, grants and subsidies;
(c)
Registering participants;
(d)
Requesting and collecting reimbursements from program participants;
(e)
Promoting and advertising Mississippi and its agricultural products through the purchase of promotional items;
(f)
Developing in-kind advertising programs and promotional materials; and
(g)
Contracting with media representatives for the purpose of dispersing promotional materials.
(2)
The commissioner shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 13, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-11 - Registration of participants; annual marketing assessment; funding promotions program

(1)
Any person or business who participates in the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program shall register annually with the department on forms prescribed by the department. The department is authorized to charge an annual marketing assessment to defray costs and expenses associated with the program. The department serves to promote agriculture products in the state; thus, it assumes no legal liability by registering these persons or businesses.
(2)
(a)
The department may accept, budget, receive and expend funds from any source to implement, market and promote the program;
(b)
The department may allow a federal, state or local governmental entity or a public, private, commercial or charitable entity to use, publish or advertise the entity's name on department property in its publications;
(c)
Any funds received from this advertising shall be retained by the department and expended to market and promote the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program; and
(d)
The department may accept, budget, receive and expend these funds in accordance with rules and regulations of the Department of Finance and Administration in the manner consistent with the escalation of federal funds.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 14, eff. 7/1/1999.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 320, SB 2342, 1, eff. 4/4/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-13 - Creation of Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Fund

There is created a special fund to be designated as the "Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Fund" within the State Treasury to receive all monies related to the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program. Monies deposited in the fund shall be expended, upon legislative appropriations, and upon requisition therefor by the Commissioner of Agriculture, for the purposes of implementing, marketing and promoting the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any interest earned on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 15, eff. 7/1/1999.
Amended by Laws, 2016, ch. 320, SB 2342, 2, eff. 4/4/2016.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 45 - MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL PROMOTIONS PROGRAM ACT (§§ 69-45-1 — 69-45-15) › Section 69-45-15 - Unlawful use, reproduction or distribution of Program logo

It is unlawful for any person to use, reproduce or distribute the logo of the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program without being registered with the department or to otherwise violate the provisions of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter revokes his rights for logo use or any funding hereunder.
Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 16, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 46 - MISSISSIPPI LAND, WATER AND TIMBER RESOURCES ACT (§§ 69-46-1 — 69-46-9) › Section 69-46-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Act."
Laws, 2000, 2nd Ex Sess, ch. 1, § 53, eff. 8/30/2000.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 46 - MISSISSIPPI LAND, WATER AND TIMBER RESOURCES ACT (§§ 69-46-1 — 69-46-9) › Section 69-46-5 - Powers and duties of board

The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(a)
To develop marketing plans and opportunities for independent farmers in Mississippi;
(b)
To encourage the commercialization of new agricultural technology businesses;
(c)
To initiate the development of processing facilities for Mississippi agricultural commodities;
(d)
To initiate the development of Mississippi wholesale distribution businesses for agricultural inputs and products;
(e)
To promote the development of institutional and specialty markets for Mississippi agriculture products;
(f)
To encourage additional research for new agricultural product development;
(g)
To develop a working relationship with the state offices of the United States Department of Agriculture as may be appropriate for the promotion and development of agriculture in Mississippi;
(h)
To promote the rural quality of life in Mississippi through such programs as 4-H, Future Farmers of America and agricultural education;
(i)
To encourage, promote and initiate the development of alternative energy strategies, applied research technologies and commercialization enterprises that focus on Mississippi natural resources, including, but not limited to, agriculture, timber and poultry products and byproducts;
(j)
To file an annual report with the Governor, Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives not later than December 1 of each year, with recommendations for any legislation necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Act;
(k)
The board may promulgate and enforce rules and regulations, in accordance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Act;
(l)
To expend funds out of the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Fund to carry out its powers and duties under the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Act;
(m)
The board may provide funds to public entities and private entities through loans, grants, contracts and any other manner the board determines appropriate for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Act.
Laws, 2000, 2nd Ex Sess, ch. 1, § 55; Laws, 2001, ch. 538, § 17; Laws, 2002, ch. 411, § 1; Laws, 2002, ch. 542, § 17, eff. 4/9/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 46 - MISSISSIPPI LAND, WATER AND TIMBER RESOURCES ACT (§§ 69-46-1 — 69-46-9) › Section 69-46-9 - 2022 MS Land, Water and Timber Resources Fund created

There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be designated as the "2022 MS Land, Water and Timber Resources Fund," which shall consist of funds made available by the Legislature in any manner and funds from any other source designated for deposit into such fund. The fund shall be maintained by the State Treasurer as a separate and special fund, separate and apart from the General Fund of the state. Unexpended amounts remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse into the State General Fund, and any investment earnings or interest earned on amounts in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund. Monies in the fund shall be used by the Mississippi Land, Water and Timber Resources Board, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purposes provided in Section
69-46-7
.
Added by Laws, 2023, ch. 447, SB 2664,§ 9, eff. 3/28/2023.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-1 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 1; Laws, 2003, ch. 480, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 1, eff. 4/4/2011.
Laws 2011, ch. 482, § 1, repealed by Laws 2011, ch. 482, § 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-3 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws2011, ch. 482, § 11, eff. 4/4/2011.
Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 2; Laws, 2003, ch. 480, § 2, eff. 7/1/2003.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-5 - through 69-47-9 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 3; Laws, 2003, ch. 480, § 3; Laws, 2004, ch. 497, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 2, eff. 4/4/2011.
Repealed by Laws of 2011, ch. 482, § 13, eff. 7/1/2013. § 69-47-5. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 3; Laws, 2003, ch. 480, § 3; Laws, 2004, ch. 497, § 1; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 2, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011.)] § 69-47-7. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 4; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 3, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011.)] § 69-47-9. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 5; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 4, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011)].
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-11 - Recertification after removal from organic management

If a certified farm, field or greenhouse unit is removed from organic management, it may be recertified after passage of three (3) years without the application of a prohibited pesticide and two (2) years without the application of a prohibited fertilizer or other prohibited material.
Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 6, eff. 7/1/2000.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-13 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 7; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 5, eff. 4/4/2011.
Laws2011, ch. 482, § 5, repealed by Laws2011, ch. 482, § 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-15 - Audits

(1)
The department may conduct or provide for audits of all documents used to verify that certified products meet organic standards.
(2)
These audits shall include, where appropriate:
(a)
An inventory audit, a listing of the formulations of the product, percent accuracy in labeling, the amount bought and sold per product and producer or destination and the number of vendors and amount of product per vendor; or
(b)
A farm audit, listing the amounts sold per product, date and destination and the area and location planted of each product with dates of harvest.
(3)
Information contained in audit records that is exempt under the Public Records Act of Mississippi shall remain confidential. Such exempt confidential information shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)
Information that, if released, would give advantage to competitors or bidders; and
(b)
Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential by statute or judicial decision.
Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 8, eff. 7/1/2000.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-17 - through 69-47-23 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 9; Laws, 2004, ch. 497, § 2; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 6, eff. 4/4/2011.
Repealed by Laws2011, ch. 482, § 13, eff. 7/1/2013. § 69-41-17. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 9; Laws, 2004, ch. 497, § 2; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 6, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011.)] § 69-41-19. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 10; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 7, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011.)] § 69-41-21. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 11; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 8, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011.)] § 69-41-23. [ Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 12; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 9, eff from and after passage (approved 4/4/2011)].
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-25 - Inspection and renewal fees

(1)
The department shall establish a fee schedule for application, inspection and annual certification fees. The fee schedule shall be provided to all persons inquiring about the application process.
(2)
Producers and processors participating in the department's organic certification program will be charged an inspection fee and an annual certification fee. Retailers and distributors shall be charged an application fee for the initial inspection conducted by the department in accordance with this chapter and the regulations.
Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 13; Laws, 2004, ch. 497, § 3, eff. 5/4/2004.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-27 - [Repealed]

Laws, 2000, ch. 600, § 14; Laws, 2011, ch. 482, § 10, eff. 4/4/2011.
Laws of 2011, ch. 482, § 10, repealed by Laws of 2011, ch. 482, § 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-29 - and 69-47-31 - [Repealed]

Repealed byLaws of 2003, ch. 480 4, eff.7/1/2003.
69-47-29. [Laws, 2000, ch. 600, 15, eff. 7/1/2000.] 69-47-31. [Laws, 2000, ch. 600, 16, eff. 7/1/2000.]
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 47 - ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (§§ 69-47-1 — 69-47-33) › Section 69-47-33 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2011, ch. 482, § 12, eff. 4/4/2011.
Laws, 2003, ch. 480, § 5, eff. 7/1/2003.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS (§§ 69-1-1 — 69-55-9) › Chapter 48 - PEANUT PROMOTION BOARD (§§ 69-48-1 — 69-48-15) › Section 69-48-1 - Purpose of chapter; definitions

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the growth and development of the peanut industry in Mississippi by research, advertisement promotions and education and market development, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of this state.
For purposes of this chapter:
(a)
"Board" means the Mississippi Peanut Promotion Board.
(b)
"Department" means the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
Laws, 2007, ch. 321, § 1; brought forward without change, Laws, 2009, ch. 392, § 1, eff. 7/1/2009.