§ 18-34. Oklahoma Beef Council
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 2. Agriculture
2 Okl.St.Ann. § 18-34
§ 18-34. Oklahoma Beef Council
A. There is hereby created, to continue until July 1, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law,1 the Oklahoma Beef Council.
12. Prepare periodic reports and an annual report of all activities for each fiscal year, for review by the beef cattle industry of the state. The annual report shall be filed with the Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Committee or successor committee, the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee or successor committee, the Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, and the Governor;
14. Adopt and promulgate rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act,2 with the assistance of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry if requested by the Council, for implementation of the Oklahoma Beef Improvement and Market Development Act;
1. Conduct or contract for scientific research with any accredited university, college, or similar institution and enter into other contracts or agreements that aid in carrying out the purposes of the Oklahoma Beef Improvement and Market Development Act, including, but not limited to, contracts for the purchase or acquisition of facilities, advertising, or equipment;
3. Provide information to various governmental bodies, upon request, on subjects of concern to the beef industry and act jointly or in cooperation with the state or federal government, and agencies thereof, in the development or administration of programs deemed by the Council as consistent with the objectives of the Oklahoma Beef Improvement and Market Development Act;
8. Cause any duly authorized agent or representative of the Council to enter upon the premises of any market agent with proper warrants and examine or require examination of only those books, papers, and records associated in any way with payments of assessments or enforcement of the Oklahoma Beef Improvement and Market Development Act. It shall be incumbent upon the Council to make appropriate arrangements with the persons being examined to ensure that an orderly examination is made that does not impede on the person's normal course of business.
Credits
Laws 2004, c. 34, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2004.
2 Okl. St. Ann. § 18-34, OK ST T. 2 § 18-34
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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