Terms Used In Idaho Code 22-5116

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the Idaho state department of agriculture. See Idaho Code 22-5102
  • Director: means the director of the Idaho state department of agriculture. See Idaho Code 22-5102
  • Person: means any individual, firm, association, corporation, partnership or limited liability company. See Idaho Code 22-5102
  • Seed buyer: means any person having a commercial operation, its agents and employees, together with its elevators, mills, buildings, or other structures who owes or has any financial obligation to the producer for seed crop grown by that producer and transferred to the seed buyer. See Idaho Code 22-5102
The department may, whenever it has reason to believe the provisions of this chapter have been violated or upon verified complaint of any person in writing, investigate the actions of any seed buyer, and if it finds cause to do so, file before the director, a complaint pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, against the seed buyer requesting relief as authorized by this chapter. Notwithstanding any administrative processes, the director may apply to the appropriate court to enjoin the operations of the seed buyer.