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
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 15. Horticulture Products
Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development
15-15-12-1. Application of Chapter
15-15-12-5. "Dean of Agriculture"
15-15-12-10. "Market Development"
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
15-15-12-25. Election Judges; Teller Committee; Traveling Expenses
15-15-12-26. Election; Date and Location
15-15-12-29. Payment of Expenses; Investments; Market Development
15-15-12-31. Liability for Debts and Actions of the Council
15-15-12-32. Assessments; Collection; Handling Fee
15-15-12-34. Information to Be Included in Checkoff Refund Form
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%