A. The Sheep and Wool Utilization, Research and Market Development Commission shall file with the Director of the Market Development Division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry a proposed budget and may expend funds only after the division director has approved the budget.

B. If after thorough review the division director disapproves the proposed budget, the proposed budget shall be returned to the Commission not later than forty-five (45) days after the date on which the proposed budget is submitted with a statement of reasons for disapproval.

C. Within thirty (30) days following the end of each fiscal year of the Commission, the Commission shall submit to the Director of the Market Development Division of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry a report itemizing all income and expenditures and describing all activities of the Commission during the previous fiscal year.

D. No general revenue funds shall be appropriated to carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Sheep and Wool Producers Act. Funds collected by the Commission shall not be subject to state budget and expenditure limitations. Such funds shall at no time become monies of the state or become part of the general budget of the state. Debts or obligations of the Commission shall not be construed to be debts or obligations of this state.

Added by Laws 1973, c. 164, § 14, emerg. eff. May 16, 1973. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 47, § 1, emerg. eff. April 9, 1979; Laws 2000, c. 173, § 1, emerg. eff. May 3, 2000; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 73, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 1514 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 253, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 413, § 6, eff. July 1, 2010.