Agriculture authorities; directors on board required to appoint own successor, make purchases through national or regional governmental cooperative purchasing program authorized

Added a new provision protecting officers, directors, agents, and employees of agriculture authorities from being sued for their actions, except when those actions are unreasonable, unlawful, or performed with reckless disregard for the law.

Granted agriculture authorities the power to plan for the construction and development of an agriculture center on property they own.

Added a new subsection regarding 'directors emeritus,' allowing former members to serve in an honorary capacity without voting rights or compensation.

Clarified that the requirement for directors to appoint successors applies specifically to agriculture authorities incorporated prior to January 1, 2022.

Added language stating that tax proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages collected by an agriculture authority are rebated to the authority.