Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "qualified program" means a state or regional dairy product promotion, research, or nutrition education program that:
(1) is certified under 7 CFR 1150.153, as amended; and
(2) meets the following requirements:
(A) Conducts activities (as defined in 7 CFR 1150.114, 7 CFR 1150.115, and 7 CFR 1150.116) intended to increase consumption of milk and dairy products.
(B) Is financed primarily by producers, either individually or through cooperative associations.
(C) Does not use a private brand or trade name in advertising and promotion of dairy products unless the national dairy promotion and research board established under 7 CFR 1150.131 and the United States Secretary of Agriculture concur that the requirement should not apply.
(D) Certifies to the United States Secretary of Agriculture that a request from a producer for a refund under the program will be honored by forwarding the part of the refund equal to the amount of credit that otherwise would be applicable to the program under 7 CFR 1150.152(c) to either the national dairy promotion and research board or a qualified program designated by the producer.
(E) Does not use program funds to influence governmental policy or action.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-6-4-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.9.