Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) Consistent with
the general purposes of this act, the commission shall establish the policies
to be followed in the accomplishments of such purposes.
(2) In the administration of this act, the commission shall have the
following duties, authorities and powers:
(a) To conduct a campaign of research, education and publicity.
(b) To find new markets for dairy products and their by-products.
(c) To give, publicize and promulgate reliable information showing the
value of milk, cream, and dairy products for any purpose for which they
are found useful and profitable.
(d) To make public and encourage the widespread national and
international use of dairy products and by-products produced in Idaho.
(e) To investigate and participate in studies of the problems peculiar to
the dairy producers in Idaho.
(3) The commission shall have the duty, power and authority:
(a) To take such action as the commission deems necessary or advisable in
order to stabilize and protect the dairy industry of the state and the
health and welfare of the public.
(b) To sue and be sued.
(c) To enter into such contracts as may be necessary or advisable.
(d) To appoint and employ officers, agents and other personnel, including
experts in agriculture and dairying and the publicizing of the products
thereof, and to prescribe their duties and to fix their compensation.
(e) To make use of such advertising means and methods as the commission
deems advisable and to enter into contracts and agreements for research
and advertising within and without the state.
(f) To cooperate with any local, state or national organization or
agency, whether voluntary or created by the law of any state or by
national law, engaged in work or activities similar to the work and
activities of the commission, and to enter into contracts and agreements
with such organizations or agencies for carrying on a joint campaign of
research, education and publicity in reciprocal enforcement.
(g) To lease, purchase or own real or personal property deemed necessary
in the administration of this act.
(h) To prosecute in the name of the state of Idaho any suit or action for
collection of the tax or assessment provided for in this act.
(i) To adopt, rescind, modify and amend all necessary and proper orders,
resolutions and regulations for the procedure and exercise of its powers
and the performance of its duties.
(j) To incur indebtedness and carry on all business activities.
(k) To keep books and records and accounts of all its doings, which
books, records and accounts shall be open to inspection by the state
controller and public at all times.

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