Any nonprofit association of producers fairly and substantially representative of the producers of soybeans throughout the state may make application to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries for certification and approval for the purpose of conducting a referendum among soybean producers of the state upon the question of levying an assessment and collecting, expending and utilizing the same for the purpose or purposes authorized under this article and as stated in such referendum. Any nonprofit association approved or certified under this article as an approved or certified association by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries shall be authorized to execute or carry out such a promotional program within the limits prescribed by this article.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.
Section 2-8-80 - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Section 2-8-81 - Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade.
Section 2-8-82 - Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest.
Section 2-8-85 - Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment.
Section 2-8-86 - Notice of Referendum.
Section 2-8-87 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.
Section 2-8-88 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On.
Section 2-8-90 - Subsequent Referendums.
Section 2-8-91 - Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses.
Section 2-8-92 - Remission of Collections to Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-95 - Refund of Assessment to Soybean Producer.
Section 2-8-96 - Bond of Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-97 - Expenditure of Assessments.
Section 2-8-98 - Joint Programs With Other States.
Section 2-8-100 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 2-8-101 - Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association.
Section 2-8-102 - Permit Required of Buyers of Soybeans.
Section 2-8-103 - Penalty; Inspection of Books and Records; Injunctions.