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ND SB2009
Bill
AI Summary
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Appropriates $22,993,097 in all funds to the agriculture commissioner for the 2011-2013 biennium, with $8,191,846 from the general fund and addition of 2.5 full-time equivalent positions.
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Increases agriculture commissioner salary from $85,926 to $92,820 through June 30, 2012, then to $95,610 thereafter.
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Makes the sustainably grown commodities program optional rather than mandatory, allowing the commissioner to establish and charge producers a fee for participation.
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Expands domestic winery and distillery sales capabilities to include direct shipping, Sunday sales (12 noon to 12 midnight), and off-premises events, while maintaining prohibition on wholesaling activities.
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Transfers fertilizer registration, licensing, and inspection fees to the environment and rangeland protection fund instead of being used for operational costs.
Legislative Description
The salary of the agriculture commissioner, the promotion of sustainably grown commodities, domestic wineries and domestic distilleries, and fertilizer distribution registration, licensing, and inspection fees; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/05
5/20/2011