CHAPTER 9. CENTER FOR VALUE ADDED RESEARCH - Indiana Statutes

IC 15-11-9
     Chapter 9. Center for Value Added Research

IC 15-11-9-1
Center for value added research; duties
     Sec. 1. The director shall perform the following duties:
        (1) Work with each county to develop an annual strategic assessment of Indiana agricultural industries and establish targeted priorities for industry expansion.
        (2) Develop recommendations for legislative and administrative programs that will enhance economic development in the targeted agricultural industries.
        (3) Establish cooperative industry research and development initiatives that lead to new agricultural industry opportunities in Indiana.
        (4) Serve as a resource for industry in the planning, promotion, and development of value added agricultural products and agricultural industry opportunities in Indiana, including product feasibility, market feasibility, economic feasibility, product development, product testing, and test marketing.
        (5) Serve as a resource for industry and the state in attracting value added agricultural industry to Indiana.
        (6) Develop private sector research funding and technology transfer programs commensurate with the state's targeted agricultural industry economic development objectives.
        (7) Provide a forum for continuing dialogue among industry, government, and researchers in addressing the needs and opportunities for expanding the value added agricultural industry.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.112.

IC 15-11-9-2
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.)

IC 15-11-9-3
Repealed
     (Repealed by P.L.120-2008, SEC.94.)

IC 15-11-9-4
Value added research fund
     Sec. 4. (a) The value added research fund is established to provide money for:
        (1) the center for value added research; and
        (2) the director to carry out the duties specified under this chapter.
    (b) The director shall administer the fund.
    (c) The fund consists of money appropriated by the general assembly.
    (d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not

currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
    (e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.2.