2010 Mississippi Code
TITLE 69 - AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMALS
Chapter 45 - Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program Act.
69-45-9 - Purpose of chapter; duties of Division of Market Development.
§ 69-45-9. Purpose of chapter; duties of Division of Market Development.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the division to establish and coordinate the Mississippi Agricultural Promotions Program. The duties of the division shall include, but are not limited to:
(a) Developing a logo and authorizing the use of that logo;
(b) Developing a program for loans, grants and subsidies;
(c) Registering participants;
(d) Requesting and collecting reimbursements from program participants;
(e) Promoting and advertising Mississippi and its agricultural products through the purchase of promotional items;
(f) Developing in-kind advertising programs and promotional materials; and
(g) Contracting with media representatives for the purpose of dispersing promotional materials.
(2) The commissioner shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
Sources: Laws, 1999, ch. 509, § 13, eff from and after July 1, 1999.
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