11-40-103. Powers and duties of the committee.

(a) The committee shall:

(i) Promulgate regulations establishing quality standards as provided by W.S. 11-40-104 and modify these standards from time to time as necessary;

(ii) Establish regulations and procedures for licensing persons to use the trademark or trade name "Wyoming lean beef";

(iii) Enforce the quality standards for Wyoming lean beef;

(iv) As soon as possible register in the name of the state of Wyoming a trademark or trade name using the words "Wyoming lean beef" with the United States government and with any state where such registration appears prudent;

(v) Take any actions necessary to collect the royalties due the state of Wyoming for the use of the "Wyoming lean beef" trademark or trade name; and

(vi) Register labels to be used on Wyoming lean beef with appropriate agencies of the United States government and any state or foreign country.

(b) The committee may:

(i) Make recommendations to the University of Wyoming for further research concerning Wyoming lean beef;

(ii) Conduct and coordinate advertising and promotion campaigns as provided by W.S. 11-40-107;

(iii) Take any action necessary to prevent infringement of the trademark or trade name by others;

(iv) Authorize the use of public claims that adherence to the quality standards for Wyoming lean beef is certified to by the state of Wyoming and authorize the use of symbols associated with the state of Wyoming including the great seal of the state of Wyoming in connection with the claims;

(v) Receive and disburse funds for advertising, promotion and product development as provided by this chapter and accept voluntary contributions and grants for these purposes;

(vi) Contract with other state agencies, agencies of the United States government and private parties to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and

(vii) Sue and be sued as a committee without individual liability for acts relating to the powers and duties of the committee.