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.

Significantly, the bill removes previous stipulations that required producers to have met certain planting criteria in the next available growing season or during the immediately preceding growing season. Instead, it introduces a new provision that allows producers to be recognized if they plant a dry pea and lentil crop as part of their crop rotation within a six-year period. This change aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for producers involved in the dry pea and lentil industry.

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