Maine § 12004-H. - Commodity or product protection and promotion boards
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12004-H. — Commodity or product protection and promotion boards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12004-H.. Commodity or product protection and promotion boards
The primary responsibility for commodity or product protection and promotion boards is to protect natural resources and agricultural products produced in the State and promote the sales of these goods in the State and outside the State. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
The primary powers of these organizations may include the assessment and collection of industry taxes, quality control inspections, establishment of grades and classifications, advertising, the holding of hearings and the adoption of rules. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
This classification includes the following. [PL 1987, c. 786, §5 (NEW).]
| NAME OF ORGANIZATION | RATE OF COMPENSATION | STATUTORY REFERENCE |
1. Agriculture Promotion Committee
2. Commodity Marketing Committee
3. Maine Dairy Promotion Board
4. Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council
5.
| Seed Potato Board | Expenses Only | 7 MRSA §2151 |
6. Maine Potato Quality Control Board
7. Maine Potato Board
8. Maine Sardine Council
9. Maine Potato Marketing Committee
10. Potato Marketing Improvement Committee
10-A. Potato Marketing Improvement Fund Committee
11. Maine Marketing Advisory Board
12.
| University of Maine System Blueberry Advisory Committee | Expenses Only | 36 MRSA §4312 |
13. Maine Blueberry Commission
13-A.
| Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine | Expenses Only | 36 MRSA §4312‑C |
14. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative
14-A. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/31/26) (TEXT REPEALED 12/31/26)
| Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative | $55 Per Diem Plus Expenses | 12 MRSA §6455‑A |
This subsection is repealed December 31, 2026.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12004-H.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12004-H. cover?
Section 12004-H. ("Commodity or product protection and promotion boards") 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 § 12004-H.?
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