2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 3:446.3 — State market commission

§446.3.  State Market Commission

A.  The commission shall administer the provisions of this Part and the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part.

B.  The commission shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Part.  All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

C.  Appointed members of the commission shall receive compensation and be reimbursed for expenses as provided by law when carrying out the commission's functions under this Part.

D.  The provisions of R.S. 3:403 concerning meetings, quorum, the vote required for commission action, and minutes shall govern the activities of the commission under this Part.

E.  The commission shall foster and support the development and enhancement of processing raw agricultural products in this state by participating in cooperative endeavors involving loans and loan guarantees to private business enterprises, nonprofit institutions and organizations, the state and political subdivisions thereof, the federal government, and other organizations or persons concerned with the development or enhancement of agricultural plants in this state. The commission shall only participate in cooperative endeavors which involve the creation of a significant number of new jobs in relation to the amount of participation by the commission.

F.  In order to implement the provisions of this Part, the commission may:

(1)  Sponsor and conduct conferences and studies, collect and disseminate information, and issue reports relating to agricultural product processing in this state.

(2)  Review agricultural product processing potential in the various regions of the state and cooperate with and make recommendations to the legislature, state agencies, local governments, the federal government, businesses, and individuals for the realization of such potential.

(3)  Develop and recommend to state agencies, local governments, the governor, and the legislature, policies and programs essential to the development and enhancement of agricultural plants in Louisiana.

(4)  Provide technical and other assistance to persons who own, lease, or operate or who are seeking to own, lease, or operate agricultural plants in this state, including assistance in conducting feasibility studies and in applying for federal, state, and local assistance.

(5)  Collect and disseminate information on services available to agricultural plants.

(6)  Make contracts and leases of every kind and nature and to execute all instruments, necessary or convenient, with any federal or state governmental agency, public or private corporation, lending institution, or other entity or persons on such terms and conditions and for such purposes as the commission may deem advisable, necessary, or convenient for carrying out the purposes of this Part.

(7)  Perform any acts deemed necessary, legal, and proper to carry out the duties and responsibilities imposed on the commission by this Part.

Acts 1986, No. 918, §1, eff. July 10, 1986.