2006 Kansas Code - 74-553

      74-553.   Same; duties, authorities and powers. The grape and wine industry advisory council shall have the following duties, authorities and powers:

      (a)   Advise the Kansas department of agriculture and other state agencies on the grape and wine industry initiatives, problems and needs;

      (b)   determine and recommend specific research programs and priorities at Kansas state university;

      (c)   facilitate improved communication and interaction among grape and wine producers, wine and liquor wholesalers and retailers, governmental agencies, both federal and state, and state tourism interests;

      (d)   determine and recommend specific marketing program priorities to assist in promoting and marketing the state's grape and wine industry;

      (e)   develop and recommend a long-term plan for financing continued programs for promotion, marketing, research and extension in support of the Kansas grape and wine industry; and

      (f)   report to the Kansas department of agriculture and the standing committees on agriculture of the senate and house of representatives on the status of the Kansas grape and wine industry.

      History:   L. 1994, ch. 308, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 209, § 26; L. 2004, ch. 101, § 175; July 1.