Title V, AGRICULTURE (Ch. 159 - 215A)

The Iowa beef cattle producers association is not an agency of state government. 93 Acts, ch 102, §1

Each year, the executive committee shall prepare and submit a report summarizing the activities of the executive committee under this chapter to the auditor of state and the secretary of agriculture. The report shall show all income, expenses, and other relevant information conce…

1. The secretary shall, upon the petition of five hundred producers, conduct an initial referendum to determine whether a state assessment is to be imposed, at a rate established by the executive committee not to exceed one dollar per head on all cattle sold for any purpose. 2. T…

1. The secretary shall, upon the petition of producers, conduct a continuance referendum to determine whether a state assessment should be renewed. The secretary must receive the petition not less than one hundred fifty and not more than two hundred forty days before the four-yea…

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 p…

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 …

Any person who shall violate or assist in the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a simple misdemeanor. [C71, 73, §181.19; C75, 77, 79, 81, §181.20 ]

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 produce…

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…

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 ]

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…

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 provi…

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 f…

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…

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Assessment” means an excise tax on the sale of sheep or wool as provided in this chapter . 2. “Board” means the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board established pursuant to section 182.5 . 3. “Concentration point…

The board shall by appointment fill an unexpired term if a vacancy occurs on the board. The board shall select an appointee based on the criteria established by the board. 85 Acts, ch 207, §10 ; 2022 Acts, ch 1152, §26

The purposes of the board shall be to: 1. Enter into contracts or agreements with or make grants to recognized and qualified agencies, individuals, or organizations for the development and carrying out of research and education programs directed toward better and more efficient p…

The board may: 1. Administer and enforce this chapter and perform acts reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section . 2. Employ and discharge assistants and professional counsel as necessary, prescribe their duties and powers, and fix their compensation. 3. Est…

Members of the board may receive payment for their actual expenses and travel in performing official board functions. Payment shall be made from amounts collected from the assessment. No member of the board shall be a salaried employee of the board or any organization or agency r…

The Iowa sheep and wool promotion board is not an agency of state government. 93 Acts, ch 102, §2

1. If a majority of voters at a referendum conducted pursuant to section 182.4 approve the establishment of an Iowa sheep and wool promotion board and the imposition of an assessment, the assessment shall be imposed on wool and sheep at the following rates: a. For wool, two cents…

1. An assessment provided in this chapter shall be imposed on the producer as follows: a. If the producer sells wool or sheep to the first purchaser within this state, the following shall apply: (1) If the sale occurs at a concentration point, the assessment shall be imposed at t…

1. At the time of sale, the first purchaser shall sign and deliver to the producer separate invoices for each purchase. The invoices shall show: a. The name and address of the producer and the seller, if different from the producer. b. The name and address of the first purchaser.…

The board shall deposit amounts collected from the assessment imposed pursuant to section 182.14 in an account established pursuant to section 182.12 . Expenses and disbursements incurred and made pursuant to this chapter shall be made by voucher, draft, or check bearing the sign…

A producer who has paid the assessment may, by application in writing to the board, secure a refund of all or part of the amount paid. The refund shall be payable only when the application has been made to the board within sixty days after the deduction has been made by the produ…

1. Moneys collected under this chapter are subject to audit by the auditor of state and shall be used by the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board first for the payment of collection and refund expenses, second for payment of the costs and expenses arising in connection with conduc…

All persons holding positions of trust under this chapter shall give bond in the amount required by the board. The premiums for bond costs shall be paid from the moneys of the board. 85 Acts, ch 207, §19

Upon receipt of a petition signed by at least fifty producers in each district requesting a referendum by election to determine whether to establish the board and to impose an assessment, the secretary shall call a referendum to be conducted within sixty days following receipt of…

Persons subject to this chapter shall furnish on forms provided by the board information needed to enable the board to effectuate the policies of this chapter . For the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of a report made to the board under this chapter , the secretary may ex…

A person who willfully violates a provision of this chapter , willfully gives a false report, statement, or record required by the board, or willfully fails to furnish or render a report, statement or record required by the secretary is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 85 Acts, ch…

The secretary may enter into arrangements with first purchasers from outside Iowa for payment of the assessment. 85 Acts, ch 207, §22

During the period of collection of the assessment, the board in cooperation with the auditor of state shall make an annual report which shall show all income, expenses and other relevant information. 85 Acts, ch 207, §23

Notwithstanding section 182.13 , a member of the board may receive compensation, including a salary, from an organization or agency, including an educational institution, receiving funds from the board. If a member of the board has a pecuniary interest, either direct or indirect,…

1. The secretary shall give notice of the referendum on the question of whether to establish an Iowa sheep and wool promotion board and to impose the assessment by publishing the notice for a period of not less than five days in at least one newspaper of general circulation in th…

1. Each producer who signs a statement certifying that the producer is a bona fide producer is entitled to one vote. At the close of the referendum, the secretary shall count and tabulate the ballots cast. If a majority of voters favor establishing an Iowa sheep and wool promotio…

The Iowa sheep and wool promotion board established pursuant to section 182.4 shall be composed of nine producers. The dean of the college of agriculture and life sciences of Iowa state university of science and technology or the dean’s representative and the secretary or the sec…

Candidates for positions on the initial board are nominated by filing a petition with the secretary containing the signatures of at least twenty-five producers in the candidate’s district qualified to vote on the referendum. Candidates shall be resident producers of the district …

1. Notice of the initial election for membership positions on the board shall be given by the secretary by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the state at least five days prior to the date of the election and in any other reasonable manner as determined by the s…

The term of office for members of the board shall be three years. The members on the initial board shall determine their terms by lot, so that three members shall serve a one-year term, three members shall serve a two-year term, and three members shall serve a three-year term. A …

After the appointment of the initial board, the board shall administer subsequent elections for members of the board with the assistance of the secretary. Before the expiration of a member’s term of office, the board shall nominate any number of producers as candidates for the me…

As used in this chapter : 1. “Assessment” means an excise tax on the sale of porcine animals as provided in this chapter . 2. “First purchaser” means a person who buys porcine animals from a seller in the first instance. 3. “Iowa pork producers council” or “council” means the bod…

The members of the council shall receive a per diem as specified in section 7E.6 for each day spent on official business of the council, not to exceed six hundred dollars per annum, and their actual necessary expenses, while engaged in council activity. 85 Acts, ch 199, §10 ; 91 …

Moneys collected, deposited in the fund, and transferred to the council, as provided in this chapter shall be supervised by a certified public accountant employed by the council using generally accepted accounting principles and shall be subject to audit by the auditor of state. …

Persons subject to this chapter and first purchasers shall furnish any information needed to enable the council and secretary to carry out the provisions of this chapter . For the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of any information given to the council or the secretary und…

The council shall prepare and submit a report summarizing the activities of the council under this chapter each year 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 …

A person who violates or assists in the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 85 Acts, ch 199, §13