It is further declared to be in the public interest and highly advantageous to the agricultural economy of the state that producers of beef, corn, pork, and eggs on a commercial basis shall be permitted, by referendum, to be among such respective producers and subject to this chapter, levy upon themselves an assessment on these products and provide for the collection of the assessment, for the purpose of financing or contributing towards the financing of a program of promotion, advertising and research designed to increase the consumption, use and sale of agricultural commodities in domestic as well as foreign markets.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 43 - Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 29 - Agriculture Commodities Promotion
§ 43-29-103. Chapter Definitions
§ 43-29-104. Legality of Associations or Activities — Restraint of Trade
§ 43-29-105. Referendum on Assessment for Promotion and Research
§ 43-29-108. Conducting Referendum — Eligibility — Voting
§ 43-29-109. Withholding and Transfer of Funds — Report
§ 43-29-111. Application for Refund of Assessments
§ 43-29-112. Referendum on Continuation of Assessment Program
§ 43-29-113. Establishment of Promotion Boards
§ 43-29-114. Promotion Boards — Meetings — Organization — Duties
§ 43-29-116. Personal Debt — Penalties — Collection