Fees.

7-09-01-05. Fees. 1. An eligible producer, processor, manufacturer, nonprofit organization, or business will pay an annual fee for the use of the logo at a rate to be determined by the department. This fee will be no less than fifty dollars and no greater than one thousand dollars. 2. An eligible trade association, commodity council, or educational institution will pay an annual fee for the use of the logo as determined by the department. The minimum annual fee for these organizations will be two hundred fifty dollars. 3. The income from the fees collected by the department will be used by the department in the development of programs to promote recognition and awareness of the logo among the consuming public. 4. A voluntary advisory council of seven members will be appointed by the commissioner to advise the department regarding issues related to the pride of Dakota program. Members of the advisory council may not receive any compensation for their services on the council, but are entitled to be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in performing their duties in the amounts provided by law for state employees. History: Effective May 1, 1988; amended effective July 1, 2020. General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 4.1-01-08