<html> <head> <title>Rule 12:79:02:02 Form of license agreement.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:79:02:02"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:79:02:02 Form of license agreement."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline;} .MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:79:02:02.&nbsp;&nbsp;Form of license agreement.</b> If an application for participation in any program is approved, the secretary shall issue a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to use the applicable proprietary rights. The secretary shall establish the terms and conditions included in the license agreement consistent with SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=39-24">39-24</A> and this article. A license agreement shall include, but is not limited to, the following requirements:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall agree not to use any proprietary rights of any program except as allowed by law or pursuant to the terms of the license agreement and this article;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall agree to follow all applicable program procedures and shall agree to keep detailed records showing full compliance with requirements of any program as applicable;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall agree to pay all fees and costs;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall agree to submit to all inspections and audits, and to allow or provide for access by the secretary to the licensee's facility, certified enrolled cattle, beef product, and records during regular business hours for such purposes;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;If a processor, the licensee shall agree to comply with any applicable meat inspection laws, regulations, and policies;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall represent that the applicable requirements set forth in this article for the animal or beef product at each applicable stage of production or processing will be met for the animal or beef product within the licensee's physical possession;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall agree to comply with all applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, and ordinances;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8)&nbsp;&nbsp;The licensee shall agree that the licensed rights may be suspended or terminated by the secretary as provided in this article or in the license agreement; and</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (9)&nbsp;&nbsp;If a producer, the licensee shall have a current and valid Beef Quality Assurance/Critical Management Plan certification card issued by the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 32 SDR 31, effective August 29, 2005; 33 SDR 188, effective May 10, 2007; 35 SDR 187, effective February 10, 2009; 38 SDR 115, effective January 10, 2012; SL 2019, ch 235, &#167;&nbsp;37 and 38, effective April 14, 2019.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL 1-53-43(1)(3).</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL 1-53-40.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Reference:</b> &quot;South Dakota Beef Quality Assurance/Critical Management Plan Program,&quot; South Dakota Beef Industry Board, revised through November 9, 2011, published by the South Dakota Beef Industry Board, 316 South Coteau, Pierre, SD.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html>