Title 54 — PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

54-3601. Declaration of policy. It is in the best interest of the people of the state of Idaho that the abundant and natural resources of Idaho be protected and fully developed. It is in the public interest to protect the public health, prevent fraudulent practices, provide for t…

54-3602. Commission created. There is hereby created in the department of self-governing agencies an Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission, to be thus known and designated. The commission shall be composed of three (3) grape growers and two (2) wine producers. The thr…

54-3603. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Account" means the Idaho grape growers and wine producers account in the dedicated fund. (2) "Commission" means the Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission. (3) "Grower" means any person who owns, operates or plants a …

54-3604. Commission members — Appointment. Grower and producer members of the commission shall be selected as follows: (1) The governor shall appoint three (3) grower members and two (2) producer members. (2) The three (3) grower members shall be appointed to one (1), two (2) and…

54-3605. Powers and duties of commission. The commission shall have, but is not limited to, the following powers and duties: (1) To elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems advisable. (2) To appoint and employ, and at its pleasure discharge, all necessary agents, empl…

54-3606. Research — Investigation. The commission shall provide for and conduct comprehensive and extensive research, advertising and educational campaigns as the Idaho grape product sales and market conditions reasonably require. It will investigate and ascertain the needs of gr…

54-3606A. promotion of idaho grape products. (1) In addition to the powers and duties set forth in section 54-3605, Idaho Code, the commission shall have, but is not limited to, the following powers to promote Idaho grape products: (a) To host, sponsor or participate in activitie…

54-3607. Commission account. (1) The commission may accept tax receipts, grants, donations and gifts of funds from any source for expenditure for any purpose consistent with this act, which may be specified as a condition of any grant, donation or gift. All funds received under t…

54-3608. Bond of administrator. The administrator, or any agent or employee appointed by the commission, shall be bonded to the state of Idaho in the time, form and manner prescribed by chapter 8, title 59, Idaho Code. The cost of the bond is an administrative expense under this …

54-3609. State not liable. The state of Idaho is not liable for the acts or omissions of the commission or any member thereof, or any officer, agent or employee thereof.

54-3610. Imposition of tax and provision for late fees. (1) From and after the first day of July, 1995, there is hereby levied and imposed a tax payable to the commission on the production of wine in Idaho, and on all grapes grown and grape juice purchased in Idaho for the produc…

54-3611. Opt out alternative. (1) Each and every year, any grower or producer may, at his election, opt out of application of all provisions of this chapter, including assessment provisions. In order to opt out of application of the provisions of this chapter, a grower or produce…

54-3612. Severability. This act shall be liberally construed and if any part or portion thereof shall be declared invalid, or the application thereof to any person, circumstance or thing is declared invalid, the validity of the remainder of this act, and/or the application thereo…