Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development
15-15-12-37. Restrictions on Use of Assessment

Sec. 37. (a) Proceeds of the checkoff assessment collected by the council under this chapter may not be used to influence legislation or governmental action or policy.
(b) Proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter may be used to communicate information related to the:
(1) conduct;
(2) implementation; or
(3) results;
of promotion, research, and market development activities to appropriate government officials.
(c) After January 1, 2009, proceeds of the assessment collected under this chapter may be used for action designed to market corn or corn products directly to a foreign government or a political subdivision of a foreign government. However, not more than five percent (5%) of the annual amount collected may be used under this subsection.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-32.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 15. Agriculture and Animals

Article 15. Horticulture Products

Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development

15-15-12-1. Application of Chapter

15-15-12-2. "Bushel"

15-15-12-3. "Corn"

15-15-12-4. "Council"

15-15-12-5. "Dean of Agriculture"

15-15-12-6. "Director"

15-15-12-7. "First Purchase"

15-15-12-8. "First Purchaser"

15-15-12-9. "Grain"

15-15-12-10. "Market Development"

15-15-12-11. "Marketing Year"

15-15-12-12. "Person"

15-15-12-13. "Producer"

15-15-12-14. "Promotion"

15-15-12-15. "Research"

15-15-12-16. "Sale"

15-15-12-17. Indiana Corn Marketing Council Established; Membership; Residence; per Diem and Travel Expenses

15-15-12-18. Terms

15-15-12-19. Vacancies

15-15-12-20. Appointment of Nonvoting Council Members

15-15-12-21. Election Districts; Qualifications; Appointments; Ex Officio Members

15-15-12-22. Date of Election; Notice

15-15-12-23. Ballots; Petitions; Forms

15-15-12-24. Absentee Ballots

15-15-12-25. Election Judges; Teller Committee; Traveling Expenses

15-15-12-26. Election; Date and Location

15-15-12-27. Council's Duties

15-15-12-28. Council Meetings

15-15-12-29. Payment of Expenses; Investments; Market Development

15-15-12-30. Repealed

15-15-12-30.5. Repealed

15-15-12-31. Liability for Debts and Actions of the Council

15-15-12-32. Assessments; Collection; Handling Fee

15-15-12-32.5. Repealed

15-15-12-33. Refunds to Producers; Application; Proof of Deduction of Assessment From Corn Sale Price; Deadline for Payment of Refund

15-15-12-34. Information to Be Included in Checkoff Refund Form

15-15-12-35. Maintaining Records and Supplying Information by First Purchaser; Audit by Council; Qualifications of Auditor

15-15-12-36. Failure to Remit Assessments; Hearing; Civil Action; Penalty

15-15-12-37. Restrictions on Use of Assessment

15-15-12-38. Procedures for Termination if Refunds Are Greater Than 25%

15-15-12-39. Injunctions