This bill proposes amendments and new provisions to the North Dakota Century Code regarding the North Dakota beef commission. It introduces new definitions, including "cattle industry representative," and outlines the structure of the commission, which will now consist of one elected cattle industry representative from each of nine defined districts. The bill also establishes the nomination and election procedures for district commission members, overseen by the director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Additionally, it mandates that livestock auction markets and dealers forward the names of cattle sellers to the commission and provides for penalties for non-compliance.

Key amendments include the redefinition of commission membership and the introduction of a new section that requires the commission to review district boundaries every seven years to ensure accurate representation. The bill also specifies that all costs associated with the elections of district commission members will be borne by the commission. The effective date for the changes to the commission's structure and election procedures is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, 4.1-03-04