N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-59-19
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4.1-59-19. Federal grades to control - Grades to be posted
Official statutory text
4.1-59-19. Federal grades to control - Grades to be posted
1. A grain buyer shall purchase grain, except dry edible beans, in accordance with the
official grades established by the secretary of agriculture of the United States, except
as otherwise provided in applicable rules and regulations adopted by federal officials
pursuant to law.
2. A grain buyer of dry edible beans shall purchase and deliver beans in accordance with
the buyer's policy, which must be filed with the commissioner and, if applicable, posted
in a conspicuous place in the buyer's facility.
3. Other grading standards may be used if mutually agreed to in writing by the grain
buyer and the owner of the grain. However, the owner may demand the use of federal
grading standards.
4. After hearing, the commissioner may prohibit the use of nonfederal grades.
1. A grain buyer shall purchase grain, except dry edible beans, in accordance with the
official grades established by the secretary of agriculture of the United States, except
as otherwise provided in applicable rules and regulations adopted by federal officials
pursuant to law.
2. A grain buyer of dry edible beans shall purchase and deliver beans in accordance with
the buyer's policy, which must be filed with the commissioner and, if applicable, posted
in a conspicuous place in the buyer's facility.
3. Other grading standards may be used if mutually agreed to in writing by the grain
buyer and the owner of the grain. However, the owner may demand the use of federal
grading standards.
4. After hearing, the commissioner may prohibit the use of nonfederal grades.
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