38-29-7. Powers of council.
The Soybean Research and Promotion Council may:
(1)Enter into contracts, including loans and grants, and cooperate with any person, any local, state, or national organization, whether public or private, or with any governmental department or agency for the discovery, promotion, development, and expansion of domestic and export markets and industries and for research, education, and transportation;
(2)Expend the funds collected pursuant to this chapter and appropriated for its administration;
(3)Appoint, bond, employ, discharge, fix compensation for, and prescribe the duties of such personnel as it deems necessary;
(4)Accept donations of funds, property, services, or other assistance from public or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the council;
(5)Lease, purchase, own, maintain, operate, and dispose of equipment and supplies necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
(6)Formulate policies and programs regarding the discovery, promotion, and development of markets and industries for the use of soybeans grown within the state.
Source: SL 1984, ch 267, §7; SL 1995, ch 233, §1; SL 2007, ch 229, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 38 - Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 29 - Soybean Research And Promotion Council
Section 38-29-1 - Definitions.
Section 38-29-2 - Soybean Research and Promotion Council--Establishment--Members--Terms.
Section 38-29-3 - Election of members.
Section 38-29-4 - Vacancies--Appointments to fill.
Section 38-29-5 - Officers--Quorum--Meetings.
Section 38-29-6 - Checkoff fees deposited into special fund--Appropriation--Expenditures.
Section 38-29-7 - Powers of council.
Section 38-29-7.1 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 38-29-9 - Collection of assessment.
Section 38-29-10 - Application by first purchaser required.
Section 38-29-11 - Records and reports--Remittance of assessment.
Section 38-29-11.1 - Enforcement against first purchaser failing to remit assessments.
Section 38-29-13 - Information and instructions to be disseminated by council.