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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. The North Dakota beef commission consists of:
a. Three beef producers;
b. One cattle feeder;
c. One dairy producer;
d. One representative of a public livestock market; and
e. Three at-large representatives.
2. The governor shall appoint:
a. Each beef producer from a list of at least two names submitted by the North Dakota stockmen's association;
b. The cattle feeder from a list of at least two names submitted by the North Dakota stockmen's association feeder council;
c. The dairy producer from a list of at least two names submitted by the milk producers association of North Dakota;
d. The representative of a public livestock market from a list of at least two names submitted by the North Dakota livestock marketing association; and
e. The three at-large representatives.
3. a. Each member of the commission must:
(1) Be a United States citizen and a resident of this state;
(2) Be actively engaged in that phase of the cattle industry the member represents; and
(3) Have been actively engaged in that phase of the cattle industry for a period of five years.
b. Each member of the commission, except the representative of a public livestock market, must be a participating producer.
c. For purposes of this subsection, “actively engaged” means that the individual:
(1) Has an ownership interest in an operation that is of sufficient scope and significance as to constitute a distinct activity; and
(2) Has and regularly exercises direct control of the operation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-03-02. North Dakota beef commission--Membership--Qualifications - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-4-1-agriculture/nd-cent-code-sect-4-1-03-02/
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