5 M.R.S. §12004-H: Commodity or product protection and promotion boards

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

The primary responsibility for commodity or product protection and promotion boards is to protect natural resources and agricultural products produced in the State and promote the sales of these goods in the State and outside the State.

The primary powers of these organizations may include the assessment and collection of industry taxes, quality control inspections, establishment of grades and classifications, advertising, the holding of hearings and the adoption of rules.

This classification includes the following.

NAME OF ORGANIZATION | RATE OF COMPENSATION | STATUTORY REFERENCE

1.

Agriculture Promotion Committee

2.

Commodity Marketing Committee

3.

Maine Dairy Promotion Board

4.

Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council

5.

Seed Potato Board | Expenses Only | 7 MRSA §2151

6.

Maine Potato Quality Control Board

7.

Maine Potato Board

8.

Maine Sardine Council

9.

Maine Potato Marketing Committee

10.

Potato Marketing Improvement Committee

10-A.

Potato Marketing Improvement Fund Committee

11.

Maine Marketing Advisory Board

12.

University of Maine System Blueberry Advisory Committee | Expenses Only | 36 MRSA §4312

13.

Maine Blueberry Commission

13-A.

Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine | Expenses Only | 36 MRSA §4312‑C

14.

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative

14-A.

(TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/31/26) (TEXT REPEALED 12/31/26)

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative | $55 Per Diem Plus Expenses | 12 MRSA §6455‑A

This subsection is repealed December 31, 2026.