Section 15-18-5-8 - "Qualified program" As used in this chapter, "qualified program" means a state or regional dairy product promotion, research, or nutrition education program that:
(1) is certified under 7 CFR 1150.153, as amended; and(2) meets the following requirements: (A) Conducts activities (as defined in 7 CFR 1150.114, 7 CFR 1150.115, and 7 CFR 1150.116) intended to increase consumption of milk and dairy products.(B) Is financed primarily by producers, either individually or through cooperative associations.(C) Does not use a private brand or trade name in advertising and promotion of dairy products unless the national dairy promotion and research board established under 7 CFR 1150.131 and the United States Secretary of Agriculture concur that the requirement should not apply.(D) Certifies to the United States Secretary of Agriculture that a request from a producer for a refund under the program will be honored by forwarding the part of the refund equal to the amount of credit that otherwise would be applicable to the program under 7 CFR 1150.152(c) to either the national dairy promotion and research board or a qualified program designated by the producer.(E) Does not use program funds to influence governmental policy or action.Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-8.
As added by P.L. 2-2008, SEC.9.