3-419

3-419. Deposit of assessments; use on
termination

A. Monies collected pursuant to sections 3-417 and 3-424 shall be deposited in the
marketing commission's or marketing committee's accounts to be administered and disbursed
by the commission or committee for the purposes prescribed in this article. Monies
collected pursuant to a marketing order or marketing agreement may not be used for any
purpose other than the order or agreement.

B. The monies in a marketing commission or marketing committee account may be
invested pursuant to section 35-313. Interest earned on these monies shall be credited
to the marketing commission or marketing committee account.

C. If monies are unexpended at the end of a fiscal period, the marketing commission
or marketing committee shall carry the monies forward to the next fiscal period.

D. If the marketing order or marketing agreement is terminated and the expenses are
paid, monies shall be returned to the affected persons pro rata unless the amounts are
too small to be practicable or may be expended by the marketing commission or marketing
committee on any program consistent with the marketing order or marketing agreement.

E. No specific legislative appropriation is necessary to operate a marketing
commission or marketing committee.