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ID S1207

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Agricultural Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 22-5117, Idaho Code, relating to seed buyer licensing and the Seed Indemnity Fund Law

  • Maintains existing three-year license denial period for seed buyers with claims ordered or collected against their bond, with waiver available upon full settlement of claims

  • Adds new authority for the director to deny license issuance or renewal after a public hearing based on four criteria: applicant's failure to make prior claimants whole, misrepresentation of material facts, industry objections, or any material fact demonstrating denial serves public interest

  • Provides that persons adversely affected by the director's final determination may seek judicial review under Idaho Code chapter 52, title 67

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide certain net worth and bond requirements, to provide that the director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture may deny the issuance of a license or renewal based on specified criteria and after a public hearing and to provide for judicial review of final determinations.

SEED INDEMNITY FUND LAW

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 153 Effective: 07/01/2018

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs3/6/2018
Agricultural Affairs1/12/2018
Judiciary and Rules1/11/2018

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