2016 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 22 - Dairy Promotion Act
Section 4 - Commission powers, duties, and functions.

4-22-4. Commission powers, duties, and functions.
The commission has and shall exercise the following functions, powers, and duties:

• (1) to employ and fix the salary of a full-time administrator, not a member of the commission, to administer the policies adopted, and perform the duties assigned, by the commission;

• (2) to conduct a campaign of research, nutritional education, and publicity, showing the value of milk, cream, and dairy products;

• (3) to encourage local, national, and international use of Utah dairy products and by-products, through advertising or otherwise;

• (4) to investigate and participate in studies of problems peculiar to producers in Utah and to take all actions consistent with this chapter to promote, protect, and stabilize the state dairy industry;

• (5) to sue and be sued, prosecute actions in the name of the state for the collection of the assessment imposed by Section 4-22-7, enter into contracts, and incur indebtedness in furtherance of its business activities;

• (6) to cooperate with any local, state, or national organization engaged in activities similar to those of the commission;

• (7) to accept grants, donations, or gifts for use consistent with this chapter; and

• (8) to do all other things necessary for the efficient and effective management and operation of its business.

Amended by Chapter 4, 1981 General Session