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MO SB438
Bill
Status
2/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Brian Munzlinger
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts sections 266.291 and 266.331 of Missouri law regarding fertilizer distribution fees and their use
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Changes director authority for section 266.331 from the Missouri agricultural experiment station director to the Missouri department of agriculture director
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Allows fertilizer fees collected by the director to be used for research through venues other than the Missouri agricultural experiment station, provided the research relates to fertilizer value and proper use
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Permits fees to support related research, methodology, publications, and educational programs that provide practical benefits to Missouri farmers
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Maintains existing fee structures: maximum $1 per ton ($1.10 per metric ton) for standard fertilizer and tiered rates for manipulated manure based on nitrogen content
Legislative Description
Allows certain agricultural fees to be used for research outside of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station so long as the research relates to the value and proper use of fertilizer
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
3/13/2013