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April 21, 1899
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
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Minnesota Legislature passes McCollom Bill creating independent boards of appeals for grain inspection in Minneapolis and Duluth to provide fairer grades and quicker resolutions for shippers from this state.
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GRAIN INSPECTION.
Minnesota Legislature Passes the McCollom Bill for Better Grain Inspection.
One of the important matters that engaged the attention of the last legislature of this state, and upon which a committee was appointed to confer with Minnesota officials and the Minnesota legislature, was the matter of grain inspection.
A committee headed by Senator Marshall was in St. Paul for several days upon the consideration of this matter and as a result of their efforts the McCollom bill was introduced in the Minnesota legislature.
The bill was passed by the legislature of that state and provides that on or before July 15 the governor is to appoint six suitable persons, three of whom shall constitute a board of appeals for the inspection of grain at Minneapolis and three at Duluth, each board to consist as far as may be of one practical or representative producer of grain, one practical or representative grain commission merchant and one practical or representative grain merchant, exporter or miller.
Not more than two of either board are to belong to the same political party, and while on the boards they are not to be engaged in the grain business, directly or indirectly.
The term is two years from August 1.
The members are to give bonds in the sum of $5,000 and their salaries are to be fixed by the railroad and warehouse commission, to be paid, with all other expenses, out of the grain inspection fund.
The governor is given the power of removal.
In cases of doubt or dissatisfaction in all matters of grade, an appeal may be taken to this board under rules to be fixed by the railroad commission.
The fee on appeal is $1.
The decision of a majority of the board is final.
No later than September 15 of each year the entire six members are to meet and prescribe standards for grades, which may not be changed during the crop year except on approval of five members.
When the board is unanimously of the opinion that any inspector is incompetent, indifferent, intemperate or untrustworthy it is to report the fact to the railroad and warehouse commission.
The object of the bill is to secure fairer grades and to enable the shippers to make appeals to the board thus appointed which may be heard at once.
It is believed that the new law will result in benefit to the grain shippers of this state, and give them fairer treatment before the Minnesota inspection department.
Minnesota Legislature Passes the McCollom Bill for Better Grain Inspection.
One of the important matters that engaged the attention of the last legislature of this state, and upon which a committee was appointed to confer with Minnesota officials and the Minnesota legislature, was the matter of grain inspection.
A committee headed by Senator Marshall was in St. Paul for several days upon the consideration of this matter and as a result of their efforts the McCollom bill was introduced in the Minnesota legislature.
The bill was passed by the legislature of that state and provides that on or before July 15 the governor is to appoint six suitable persons, three of whom shall constitute a board of appeals for the inspection of grain at Minneapolis and three at Duluth, each board to consist as far as may be of one practical or representative producer of grain, one practical or representative grain commission merchant and one practical or representative grain merchant, exporter or miller.
Not more than two of either board are to belong to the same political party, and while on the boards they are not to be engaged in the grain business, directly or indirectly.
The term is two years from August 1.
The members are to give bonds in the sum of $5,000 and their salaries are to be fixed by the railroad and warehouse commission, to be paid, with all other expenses, out of the grain inspection fund.
The governor is given the power of removal.
In cases of doubt or dissatisfaction in all matters of grade, an appeal may be taken to this board under rules to be fixed by the railroad commission.
The fee on appeal is $1.
The decision of a majority of the board is final.
No later than September 15 of each year the entire six members are to meet and prescribe standards for grades, which may not be changed during the crop year except on approval of five members.
When the board is unanimously of the opinion that any inspector is incompetent, indifferent, intemperate or untrustworthy it is to report the fact to the railroad and warehouse commission.
The object of the bill is to secure fairer grades and to enable the shippers to make appeals to the board thus appointed which may be heard at once.
It is believed that the new law will result in benefit to the grain shippers of this state, and give them fairer treatment before the Minnesota inspection department.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Grain Inspection
Mccollom Bill
Minnesota Legislature
Appeals Board
Fair Grading
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Marshall
Mccollom
Where did it happen?
Minnesota, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Marshall
Mccollom
Location
Minnesota, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth
Story Details
The Minnesota Legislature passed the McCollom Bill, establishing boards of appeals for grain inspection in Minneapolis and Duluth, consisting of producers, merchants, and millers, to ensure fair grading and immediate appeals for shippers.