The bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the barley council and wheat commission, specifically addressing council membership, assessments, and procedures for filling vacancies. Notably, it introduces a provision that allows for the appointment of a participating producer from another district to fill a vacancy if a district fails to elect a representative due to the unavailability of producers. This appointed member can seek re-election in the district they represent. Additionally, the bill clarifies that council members must be participating producers, and it establishes term limits for council members.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the assessment rates for barley and wheat. The assessment for barley is adjusted to thirty mills per bushel, while the assessment for wheat is changed to twenty mills per bushel. The assessments apply to all barley and wheat grown, delivered, or sold within the state, with specific exemptions for barley used as livestock feed. These changes aim to streamline the governance of the barley council and wheat commission while ensuring fair representation and funding mechanisms for agricultural producers in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-02-03, 4.1-02-12, 4.1-13-15
Enrollment: 4.1-02-03, 4.1-02-12, 4.1-13-15