The council may:

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1.    Expend moneys collected pursuant to this chapter for its administration; 2.    Employ, bond, and compensate necessary personnel; 3.    Accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, property, and services, to carry out this chapter; 4.     a.    Contract with the governmental entity that is responsible for administration of the dry pea and lentil assessment in another state or province and provide for:

(1) The return by that governmental entity of any assessment charged on dry peas and lentils grown in this state; and

(2) The return by the council of any assessment charged on dry peas and lentils grown in another state or province; and

b.    Contract with any person for any other purpose permitted under this chapter; 5.    Sue and be sued; and

6.    Do all things necessary and proper to enforce and administer this chapter.