An Act establishing the Department of Agriculture; relating to the establishment of the Department of Agriculture; transferring functions of the Department of Natural Resources related to agriculture to the Department of Agriculture; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

The bill establishes a new Department of Agriculture, transferring related powers, duties, and programs from the Department of Natural Resources. It gives the agriculture commissioner authority over issues such as elk farming, industrial hemp, seed labeling, bee disease control, forgivable farm loans, and land‑use decisions. The measure also sets coordination rules with other state agencies and outlines how existing contracts and permits will be handled.

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