Agricultural Commodities to be Regulated as Grain

PURPOSE: This rule explains the interpretation made by the department regarding the definition of grain in section 411.026(17), RSMo. (1) Rice shall be regulated as grain in addition to any grain for which the United States Department of Agriculture has established standards under the United States Grain Standards Act. AUTHORITY: section 411.070, RSMo Supp. 1998.* Original rule filed March 12, 1982, effective June 11, 1982. Amended: Filed Jan. 11, 1985, effective May 26, 1985. Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1989, effective May 31, 1990. Amended: Filed Feb. 27, 1991, effective July 8, 1991. Amended: Filed Oct. 25, 1999, effective June 30, 2000. *Original authority: 411.070, RSMo 1941, amended 1955, 1965, 1977, 1980, 1986, 1993, 1995, 1997.