North Dakota Code 4.1-11-01 – Definitions
(Effective through June 30, 2024) As used in this chapter:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-11-01
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. “Council” means the North Dakota soybean council.
2. “Designated handler” means any person that initially places soybeans into the channels of trade and commerce or any person that processes soybeans into food for human consumption.
3. a. “Producer” means any person that:
(1) Plants or causes to be planted a soybean crop in which the person has an ownership interest, with the intent that upon maturity the crop will be harvested; (2) Will have met the requirements of paragraph 1 during the next available growing season; or
(3) Has met the requirements of paragraph 1 during the immediately preceding growing season.
b. The term does not include an organic producer that has been exempted from the payment of assessments, in accordance with federal law.
Definitions. (Effective after June 30, 2024) As used in this chapter:
1. “Council” means the nongovernmental entity, known as the North Dakota soybean council.
2. “Designated handler” means any person that initially places soybeans into the channels of trade and commerce or any person that processes soybeans into food for human consumption.
3. a. “Producer” means any person that:
(1) Plants or causes to be planted a soybean crop in which the person has an ownership interest, with the intent that upon maturity the crop will be harvested; (2) Will have met the requirements of paragraph 1 during the next available growing season; or
(3) Has met the requirements of paragraph 1 during the immediately preceding growing season.
b. The term does not include an organic producer that has been exempted from the payment of assessments, in accordance with federal law.