Maine § 422. - Purposes
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 422. — Purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 422.. Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are: [PL 1981, c. 154, §1 (NEW).]
1. Correlated marketing. To enable producers of agricultural commodities of this State, with the aid of the State, to more effectively correlate the marketing of their crops with market demands;
2. Uniform grading. To provide for uniform grading and proper preparation of agricultural commodities for market;
3. Development of markets. To provide methods and means for the development of new and larger markets for agricultural commodities grown within the State;
4. Orderly marketing. To establish orderly marketing and pricing of agricultural commodities grown within this State; and
5. Elimination of economic waste. To eliminate or reduce economic waste in the marketing of agricultural commodities grown within the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 422.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 422. cover?
Section 422. ("Purposes") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 422.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 422." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 422. apply to my situation?
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