90-9-202. (Temporary) Powers and duties of council.
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90-9-202 . (Temporary) Powers and duties of council.
(1)The council shall:
(a)establish policies and priorities to enhance the future development of agriculture in Montana, including the Indian reservations in the state;
(b)make loans or grants, pursuant to the provisions of Title 90, chapter 9, part 3, that have a short-term or long-term ability to stimulate agriculture development and diversification in rural, urban, and tribal settings in Montana;
(c)provide loan repayment assistance for farmers pursuant to Title 90, chapter 9, part 5;
(d)consult with the cooperative extension service to administer the Montana farmer loan repayment assistance program as required by 90-9-501 ;
(e)accept grants or receive devises of money or property for use in making the loans or grants and providing the loan repayment assistance authorized by this chapter; and
(f)distribute food and agricultural development center funding pursuant to Title 80, chapter 11, part 9, subject to biannual review.
(2)The council may:
(a)defer or forgive any loan in whole or in part; and
(b)forgive any accrued interest in whole or in part. (Terminates June 30, 2029--sec. 16, Ch. 439, L. 2019.)