North Dakota Code 4.1-59-19 – Federal grades to control – Grades to be posted
1. A grain buyer shall purchase grain, except dry edible beans, in accordance with the official grades established by the secretary of agriculture of the United States, except as otherwise provided in applicable rules and regulations adopted by federal officials pursuant to law.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-59-19
- Commissioner: means the agriculture commissioner or the designee or authorized representative of the commissioner. See North Dakota Code 4.1-01-01
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. A grain buyer of dry edible beans shall purchase and deliver beans in accordance with the buyer’s policy, which must be filed with the commissioner and, if applicable, posted in a conspicuous place in the buyer’s facility.
3. Other grading standards may be used if mutually agreed to in writing by the grain buyer and the owner of the grain. However, the owner may demand the use of federal grading standards.
4. After hearing, the commissioner may prohibit the use of nonfederal grades.