To amend the Potato Research and Promotion Act to provide improved methods of assessment that will finance a more effective marketing research and promotion program and provide for a more effective consumer information program designed to expand markets for potatoes.
Potato Research and Promotion Act Amendments of 1989 - Amends the Potato Research and Promotion Act to subject imported potatoes to marketing assessments (on the same basis as domestic potatoes).
Defines "importer" for purposes of such Act. Requires importers to: (1) pay the assessment to the Potato Promotion Board; and (2) maintain specified records.
Makes potato marketing orders applicable to potatoes produced in the United States and abroad.
Prohibits assessment refunds.
Includes importers on the Potato Promotion Board.
Exempts changes under this Act to potato plans from producer referendum requirements.
For Further Action See S.2830.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Received from USDA.
See H.R.3664.
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