The bill amends the definition of "Producer" in subsection 5 of section 4.1-07-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, specifically concerning the dry pea and lentil council. The revised definition clarifies that a "Producer" is any person who plants or causes to be planted a dry pea and lentil crop in which they have an ownership interest, with the intent to harvest the crop upon maturity.

Additionally, the bill removes previous stipulations that a producer must meet certain requirements during the next available growing season or have met those requirements in the immediately preceding growing season. Instead, it introduces a new provision stating that a producer must plant a dry pea and lentil crop as part of their crop rotation within a six-year period. This change aims to provide more flexibility for producers in their farming practices while still ensuring their involvement in the cultivation of dry peas and lentils.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-07-01
Enrollment: 4.1-07-01
PREFILED: 4.1-07-01