7 M.R.S. §2151: Creation and membership

The Seed Potato Board, established by Title 5, section 12004‑H, subsection 5, is overseen by and is the responsibility of the Maine Potato Board, a public instrumentality of the State established in Title 36, section 4603. The Seed Potato Board, referred to in this chapter as "the seed board," consists of the commissioner and 8 members appointed in accordance with subsections 1 and 2.

1. Appointments by the commissioner. The commissioner shall appoint 2 members to the seed board as follows:

A. A representative of the potato industry in a county other than Aroostook County; and

B. A person producing potatoes in Aroostook County primarily for processing.

2. Appointments by the Maine Potato Board. The Maine Potato Board as established in Title 36, section 4603 shall appoint 6 members to the seed board representing the potato industry in Aroostook County, including:

A. One producing primarily tablestock potatoes; and

B. One producing potatoes primarily for processing.