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(1) Consistent with the general
purposes of this chapter, the commission shall establish the policies to be
followed in the accomplishments of such purposes.
(2) In the administration of the 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 pea and lentil products.
(c) To give, publicize and promulgate reliable information showing the
value of peas and lentils for any purpose for which they are found useful
and profitable.
(d) To make public and encourage the widespread national and
international use of the special kinds of pea and lentil products produced
from all varieties of peas and lentils grown in Idaho.
(e) To investigate and participate in studies of the problems peculiar to
the producers of peas and lentils in Idaho.
(f) To take such action as the commission deems necessary or advisable in
order to stabilize and protect the pea and lentil industry of the state.
(g) To sue and be sued.
(h) To enter into such contracts as may be necessary or advisable.
(i) To appoint and employ all necessary officers, agents and other
personnel, including experts in agriculture and the publicizing of the
products thereof, and to prescribe their duties and fix their
compensation.
(j) 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.
(k) 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 and reciprocal enforcement.
(l) To lease, purchase or own the real or personal property deemed
necessary in the administration of this chapter.
(m) To prosecute in the name of the state of Idaho any suit or action for
collection of the assessment provided for in this chapter.
(n) 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.
(o) To incur indebtedness and repay the same, and carry on all business
activities.
(p) To keep or cause to be kept in accordance with accepted standards of
good accounting practice, accurate records of all assessments,
collections, receipts, deposits, withdrawals, disbursements, paid outs,
moneys and other financial transactions made and done pursuant to this
order. Such records, books and accounts shall be audited subject to
lawful, sound procedures and methods of accounting at least annually and a
copy of such audit shall be delivered within thirty (30) days after
completion thereof to the governor, commissioner of agriculture, director
of legislative services and the commission. The books, records and
accounts shall be open to inspection by the state controller and public at
all times.
(q) To make a full and complete report available to all Idaho pea and
lentil producers annually, and once every five (5) years, commencing May
1, 1970, poll each grower as to the advisability of continuing the
commission. If a majority of the growers representative of a majority of
the pounds produced request a repeal of this act, the commission shall at
the next session of the legislature request a repeal.

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