The purposes of this chapter are as follows:
(a)
To enable the cattle industry, with the aid of the state, to develop, maintain, and expand the state, nationwide, and foreign markets for beef and beef products produced, processed, manufactured, sold, or distributed in this state, for human consumption, and the use and consumption of these beef and beef products in those markets.
(b)
In aid, but not in limitation, of the purpose in subdivision (a), to authorize and enable the director to formulate and effectuate, directly or in cooperation with other agencies and instrumentalities which are specified in this chapter, research relating to the nutritional qualities of beef and beef products and public consumption patterns and trends, and sales stimulation and consumer, or other, educational programs designed to increase the use and consumption of beef and beef products for human consumption.
(c)
To provide funds for the administration and enforcement of this chapter by mandatory fees to be collected in the manner which is prescribed in this chapter, unless producers elect to provide those funds through voluntary contributions pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 64671).