Members of the commission shall be residents of this state who are at least twenty-five (25) years of age, are actively engaged in growing peanuts in this state and have paid their current assessment as provided for in this act.

Laws 1965, HB 962, c. 349, § 4, emerg. eff. June 28, 1965; Amended by Laws 1978, SB 542, c. 134, § 2, emerg. eff. April 4, 1978.