§ 3:2056 — Use of funds

§2056. Use of funds
A. The council may expend the funds available to it to:
(1) Contract for scientific research with any accredited university, college, or similar
institution and enter into other contracts or agreements which will aid in carrying out the
purposes of the program, including cattle and beef promotion, consumer market
development, research advertising and, including contracts for the purpose of acquisition of
facilities or equipment necessary to carry out purposes of the program.
(2) Disseminate reliable information benefiting the consumer and the cattle and beef
industry on such subjects as, but not limited to, purchase, identification, care, storage,
handling, cookery, preparation, serving, and the nutritive value of beef and beef products.
(3) Provide information to such government bodies as request it on subjects of
concern to the cattle and beef industry and act jointly or in cooperation with the state or
federal government and agencies thereof in the development or administration of programs
deemed by the council to be consistent with the objectives of the program.
(4) Cooperate with any local, state, regional, or nationwide organization or agency
engaged in work or activities consistent with the objectives of the program.
(5) Pay funds to other organizations for work or services performed which are
consistent with the objectives of the program.
B. All funds available to the council shall be expended only to effectuate the
purposes of this Part and shall not be used for political purposes in any manner. A report of
all expenditures shall be published annually.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1978, No. 320, §1. HCR 187, 1987 R.S.; HCR 201, 1988 R.S.; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8K, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2015, No. 428, §1.