SPONSOR: Copeland
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to promote Missouri hardwood forest products and educate the public on the value and benefits of these products. The Department may contract with a statewide association dedicated to the promotion of Missouri hardwood forest products to fulfill this requirement.
The bill also creates the "Missouri Hardwood Forest Product Promotion Fund" for the sole purpose of promotion and education regarding Missouri hardwood forest products.
This program sunsets August 28, 2028.
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