69-37-29 - Destruction or treatment of cotton in eradication zones; compensation. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 69-37-29. Destruction or treatment of cotton in eradication zones; compensation.
 

The commissioner shall have authority to destroy, or cause to be treated with pesticides, volunteer or other noncommercial cotton and to establish procedures for the purchase and destruction of commercial cotton in eradication zones when the commissioner deems such action necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. No payment shall be made by the commissioner to the owner or lessee for the destruction or injury of any cotton which was planted in an eradication zone after publication of notice as provided in this chapter, or was otherwise handled in violation of this chapter or the regulations adopted under this chapter. However, the commissioner shall pay for losses resulting from the destruction of cotton which was planted in such zones before promulgation of such notice. Payments for such losses shall be funded by assessment fees paid by cotton growers within the designated region and administered by the Certified Cotton Growers Organization. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1993, ch. 345, § 15, eff from and after July 1, 1993.