Section 262.823 - Purpose of the board, goalsThe purpose of the board shall be to further the growth and development of the grape growing industry in the state of Missouri. The board shall have a correlate purpose of fostering the expansion of the grape market for Missouri grapes. To effectuate these goals, the board may:
(1) Participate in cooperation with state, regional, national, or international activities, groups, and organizations whose objectives are that of developing new and better grape varieties to determine their suitability for growing in Missouri;(2) Participate in and develop research projects on improved wine-making methods utilizing the new grape varieties to be grown in Missouri;(3) Utilize the individual and collective expertise of the board members as well as experts in the fields of enology and viticulture selected by the board, to update and improve the quality of grapes grown in Missouri and advanced methods of producing wines from these Missouri grapes;(4) Furnish current information and associated data on research conducted by and for the board to grape growers and vintners in Missouri as well as to interested persons considering entering these fields within the state; and(5) Participate in subsequent studies, programs, research, and information and data dissemination in the areas of sales, promotions, and effective distribution of Missouri wines, and to oversee and provide any professional or legal services to promote such marketing goals.Amended by 2016 Mo. Laws, SB 994,s A, eff. 9/14/2016.