Sec. 17.
(1) The director may enter into marketing agreements with producers, handlers, or other parties where such agreements will tend to supplement or aid in the accomplishment of the objectives of a marketing program.
(2) The execution of a marketing agreement does not affect the adoption, administration, or enforcement of any marketing program under this act. The director may hold a concurrent hearing upon a proposed marketing agreement and a proposed marketing program in the manner provided in this act, giving due notice and opportunity for hearing for a marketing agreement.
(3) When a marketing agreement is proposed for any agricultural commodity or agricultural commodity input, the director shall call a public hearing. The director's decision to enter into or not enter into a marketing agreement is subject to the same requirements for justification on the basis of factual evidence introduced at the hearing. A marketing agreement, if recommended by the director, shall become effective when signed by the director and the other parties to the agreement.
History: 1965, Act 232, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 601, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2002
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 290 - Weights, Measures, and Standards
Act 232 of 1965 - Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act (290.651 - 290.674)
Section 290.651 - Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act; Short Title.
Section 290.652 - Definitions.
Section 290.654 - Inspection and Grading; Approved Inspectors.
Section 290.656 - Marketing Program; Temporary Suspension, Duration.
Section 290.658 - Disposition of Moneys or Assets Collected; Expenditures.
Section 290.661 - Referendum to Determine Assent of Producers and Processors.
Section 290.662 - Referendum; Director to Establish Procedures for Determination of Volume.
Section 290.663 - Termination of Program; Petition, Hearing, Recommendation, Referendum.
Section 290.664 - Program Approved by Referendum; Duties of Director.
Section 290.665 - Repealed. 2002, Act 601, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2002.
Section 290.666 - Deposit by Applicants of Funds for Expenses; Reimbursement.
Section 290.667 - Marketing Agreements With Producers, Handlers and Others; Effective Upon Signing.
Section 290.668 - Rules and Regulations; Duty of Director.
Section 290.668a - Rescission of R 290.1 to R 290.18.
Section 290.668b - Rescission of R 285.311.
Section 290.669 - Action to Enforce Compliance; Injunction; Jurisdiction.
Section 290.670 - Suspension of Statute Where Marketing Program Approved; Exception.
Section 290.671 - Referendum; Requirements; Exception; Time Period.
Section 290.672 - Interest on Unpaid Assessment.