Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title2 AGRICULTURE. |
Chapter8. PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES AND PRODUCTS. |
Article 1. Cattle Industry. |
§ 2-8-1. Legislative purpose and intent. |
§ 2-8-2. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-3. Referendum and assessments declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-4. Application of cattle owners' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-5. Application of cattle owners' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-6. Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-7. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-8. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-9. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on. |
§ 2-8-10. Majority vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of referendum results. |
§ 2-8-11. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-12. Collection of assessments; deductions for expenses. |
§ 2-8-13. Remittances to treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-15. Refund of assessment to cattle owner. |
§ 2-8-16. Bond of treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-17. Expenditure of assessments. |
§ 2-8-18. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-19. Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-20. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-21. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association. |
§ 2-8-22. Penalty for failure to deduct and pay over assessment. |
Article 2. Swine Industry. |
§ 2-8-40. Legislative purpose and intent. |
§ 2-8-41. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-42. Referendum and assessments declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-43. Application of swine producers' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-44. Application of swine producers' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-45. Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-46. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-47. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-48. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on. |
§ 2-8-49. Majority vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of results; limitations on assessments. |
§ 2-8-50. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-51. Collection of assessments; deductions for expenses. |
§ 2-8-52. Remission of collections to treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-54. Refund of assessment to swine producer. |
§ 2-8-55. Exempt sales. |
§ 2-8-56. Bond of treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-57. Expenditure of assessments. |
§ 2-8-58. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-59. Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-60. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-61. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association. |
§ 2-8-62. Penalty for failure to deduct and pay over assessment; inspection of books and records; injunctions. |
Article 3. Soybean Industry. |
§ 2-8-80. Legislative purpose and intent. |
§ 2-8-81. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-82. Referendum and assessments declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-83. Application of soybean producers' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-84. Application of soybean producers' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by State Board of Agriculture and Industries on application. |
§ 2-8-85. Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-86. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-87. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-88. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on. |
§ 2-8-89. Majority vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of results; limitation on assessment. |
§ 2-8-90. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-91. Collection of assessments; deductions for expenses. |
§ 2-8-92. Remission of collections to treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-94. Exemptions. |
§ 2-8-95. Refund of assessment to soybean producer. |
§ 2-8-96. Bond of treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-97. Expenditure of assessments. |
§ 2-8-98. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-99. Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-100. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-101. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association. |
§ 2-8-102. Permit required of buyers of soybeans. |
§ 2-8-103. Penalty; inspection of books and records; injunctions. |
Article 4. Nuts, Bulbs, Fruits and Vegetables. |
§ 2-8-120. Declaration of policy. |
§ 2-8-121. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-122. Referendum to levy assessment declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-123. Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-124. Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-125. Authority of certified organization to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-126. Notice of referendum; maximum assessment. |
§ 2-8-127. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-128. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question before voters. |
§ 2-8-129. Negative vote in referendum. |
§ 2-8-130. Affirmative vote in referendum. |
§ 2-8-131. Hours, voting places, rules and regulations, etc., for referendum; notices to be given. |
§ 2-8-132. Ballots and poll holders for referendum; canvass of results. |
§ 2-8-133. Collection of assessment; disposition. |
§ 2-8-134. Subsequent referendum after negative vote. |
§ 2-8-135. Subsequent referendum after affirmative vote. |
§ 2-8-136. Refund of assessment. |
§ 2-8-137. Annual statements by treasurer of organization; bond of treasurer. |
Article 5. Eggs and Egg Products. |
§ 2-8-150. Legislative purpose and intent. |
§ 2-8-151. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-152. Referendum to levy assessment declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-153. Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum — Generally. |
§ 2-8-154. Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-155. Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-156. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-157. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-158. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on; period during which assessments levied. |
§ 2-8-159. Two thirds vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of results; amount of assessment. |
§ 2-8-160. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-161. Collection of assessment; deductions for expenses. |
§ 2-8-162. Remittances to treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-163. Bond of treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-164. Expenditure of assessments. |
§ 2-8-165. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-166. Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-167. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-168. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association. |
§ 2-8-169. Refund of assessment. |
§ 2-8-170. Permit required of sellers of hens. |
§ 2-8-171. Penalty; inspection of books and records. |
Article 6. Cotton and Cotton Products. |
§ 2-8-190. Legislative purpose and intent. |
§ 2-8-191. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-192. Referendum to levy assessment declared to be in the public interest. |
§ 2-8-193. Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-194. Application for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-195. Authority of certified commission to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-196. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-197. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-198. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on; votes cast by secret ballot. |
§ 2-8-199. Approval of assessment; assessment amount. |
§ 2-8-200. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-201. Collection of assessment; "ginner" defined; remittance of assessments by ginner; inspection of books and records by commissioner; deductions for expenses. |
§ 2-8-202. Remittances to treasurer of commission. |
§ 2-8-203. Refund of assessment. |
§ 2-8-204. Bond of treasurer of commission. |
§ 2-8-205. Expenditure of assessments. |
§ 2-8-206. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-207. Annual audit of commission; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-208. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-209. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of commission. |
§ 2-8-210. Compliance with article prerequisite for holding ginner's permit under Section 2-19-61. |
§ 2-8-211. Penalty; inspection of books and records; injunctions. |
Article 7. Grain Industry. |
§ 2-8-230. Legislative intent and purpose. |
§ 2-8-231. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-232. Referendum and assessments declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-233. Application of nonprofit association for certification and approval to conduct referendum — Generally. |
§ 2-8-234. Application of nonprofit association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-235. Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-236. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-237. Conduct of referendum; payment of expenses. |
§ 2-8-238. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on. |
§ 2-8-239. Majority vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of results; limitations on assessment. |
§ 2-8-240. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-241. Collection of assessments; deductions by first purchaser; remittance to commissioner; inspection of books and records; commissioner to deduct percent for expenses. |
§ 2-8-242. Remittances to treasurer of association by commissioner. |
§ 2-8-243. Provisions of article not applicable to certain purchases. |
§ 2-8-244. Refund of assessment when producer dissatisfied; procedure. |
§ 2-8-245. Treasurer of association to be bonded. |
§ 2-8-246. Expenditure of assessments; disbursements not subject to budget or allotment requirements. |
§ 2-8-247. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-248. Annual audit of association; review by Examiner of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-249. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-250. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association. |
§ 2-8-251. Purchasers to obtain permit from commissioner; procedure. |
§ 2-8-252. Penalty for failure to deduct and pay over assessment, obtain permit, etc.; injunctive relief authorized. |
Article 8. Catfish Industry. |
§ 2-8-270. Legislative purpose and intent. |
§ 2-8-271. Authorized activities not illegal or in restraint of trade. |
§ 2-8-272. Referendum and assessments declared to be in public interest. |
§ 2-8-273. Application of catfish producers' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-274. Application of catfish producers' association for certification and approval to conduct referendum - Action by board on application. |
§ 2-8-275. Authority of certified association to conduct referendum on assessment. |
§ 2-8-276. Notice of referendum. |
§ 2-8-277. Conduct of referendum; payment of expense. |
§ 2-8-278. Eligibility to vote in referendum; question to be voted on. |
§ 2-8-279. Majority vote required for approval of assessment; canvass of results; limitations on assessments. |
§ 2-8-280. Subsequent referendums. |
§ 2-8-281. Collection of assessments; deductions for expenses. |
§ 2-8-282. Remission of collections to treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-283. Refund of assessment to purchaser of catfish feed. |
§ 2-8-284. Exempt sales. |
§ 2-8-285. Bond of treasurer of association. |
§ 2-8-286. Expenditure of assessments. |
§ 2-8-287. Joint programs with other states. |
§ 2-8-288. Annual audit of association; examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; publication of statement. |
§ 2-8-289. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-290. Enforcement duties of commissioner; revocation of certification of association. |
§ 2-8-291. Penalty for failure to deduct and pay over assessment; inspection of books and records; injunctions. |
Article 9. Sheep and Goat Industry. |
§ 2-8-310. Definitions. |
§ 2-8-311. Purpose. |
§ 2-8-312. Association, meeting, or activity not illegal. |
§ 2-8-313. Assessment. |
§ 2-8-314. Nonprofit association. |
§ 2-8-315. Referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-316. Referendum - Voting. |
§ 2-8-317. Referendum - Levy of assessment. |
§ 2-8-318. Assessment moneys collected - Generally. |
§ 2-8-319. Assessment moneys collected - Refunds. |
§ 2-8-320. Duty of treasurer before money remitted. |
§ 2-8-321. Use of funds. |
§ 2-8-322. Certified association - Generally. |
§ 2-8-323. Certified association - Audit. |
§ 2-8-324. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-325. Enforcement and collection of assessments; revocation of certification. |
§ 2-8-326. Violations. |
Article 10. Shrimp and Seafood. |
§ 2-8-350. Definitions. |
§ 2-8-351. Purpose. |
§ 2-8-352. Legality of association, meeting, or activity under article. |
§ 2-8-353. Assessment. |
§ 2-8-354. Nonprofit association. |
§ 2-8-355. Referendum - Generally. |
§ 2-8-356. Referendum - Voting. |
§ 2-8-357. Referendum - Levy of assessment. |
§ 2-8-358. Assessment moneys collected - Generally. |
§ 2-8-359. Assessment moneys collected - Refunds. |
§ 2-8-360. Duty of treasurer before money remitted. |
§ 2-8-361. Use of funds. |
§ 2-8-362. Certified association - Generally. |
§ 2-8-363. Certified association - Audit. |
§ 2-8-364. Rules and regulations. |
§ 2-8-365. Enforcement and collection of assessments; revocation of certification. |
§ 2-8-366. Violations. |