CHAPTER 4. INCORPORATION OF STATE ASSOCIATIONS

IC 15-14-4
     Chapter 4. Incorporation of State Associations

IC 15-14-4-1
Authority to incorporate state associations; procedure
    
Sec. 1. Associations of persons for the advancement of the agricultural interests of the state known as:
        (1) the state corn growers' association;
        (2) the state livestock breeders' association; and
        (3) the state dairymen's association;
may become incorporated by depositing in the office of the secretary of state a certified copy of the articles of the association, including the name assumed and a description and impress of the seal adopted by the association.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.

IC 15-14-4-2
Meetings; participation
    
Sec. 2. An association organized under section 1 of this chapter shall hold, in Indianapolis, or some other place in Indiana selected by the association at its preceding meeting, or by its executive committee before the date of the meeting, an annual meeting and any auxiliary meetings that may be desired, for the purpose of deliberating and consulting as to the wants, prospects, and conditions of the corn, livestock, or dairy interests of the people of Indiana. A person interested in any of these lines of industry may participate at the meetings.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.

IC 15-14-4-3
State appropriations; purposes; officer's compensation
    
Sec. 3. (a) The following entities, upon their compliance with sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, are entitled to receive from the state treasury, out of money in the state general fund not otherwise appropriated, sums of money the general assembly appropriates:
        (1) The state corn growers' association.
        (2) The state livestock breeders' association.
        (3) The state dairymen's association.
    (b) An appropriation under subsection (a) may be used only for the following purposes:
        (1) Obtaining speakers for association meetings.
        (2) Payment of traveling expenses for the speakers and officers of the association.
        (3) Advertising association meetings.
        (4) Publishing and distributing an annual report.
        (5) Obtaining medals, trophies, dies, premium ribbons, awards, postage stamps, and clerical services.
An officer may not receive compensation for the officer's services other than the actual expenses incurred in engaging in the business of the association. As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.5.