California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Food and Agricultural Code - FAC |
Division 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS |
Part 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS |
Chapter 13.5. California Apple Commission |
ARTICLE 8. Continuation or Suspension and Termination |
Section 75651.
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Every five years after the implementation of this chapter, or every fifth year after an industry-petitioned referendum pursuant to Section 75654, the secretary shall hold a hearing to determine whether the operation of this chapter should be continued. If the secretary finds after the hearing that a substantial question exists among eligible producers regarding whether the operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall submit the chapter to a reapproval referendum. If a reapproval referendum is required, the operation of this chapter shall be continued in effect if the secretary finds that a majority of the eligible producers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing this chapter. No bond or security shall be required for the referendum.