Section 76905.

After one year after the establishment of the council, and not before the commercial salmon season of 1990, the council may recommend to the director an increase over and above the two cents ($0.02) per pound fee required by Section 76902 for the council to carry out its duties under this chapter. The council shall consider the budget for the council, funding for activities conducted pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 76800) and Article 7 (commencing with Section 76850), as well as the market price of salmon, landing taxes imposed by the Department of Fish and Game, assessments charged by marketing associations, and any other relevant factor affecting the economics of the salmon fishery. The council shall, in making any determination to increase fees, consult with marketing associations and, if the recommended increase would exceed seven cents ($0.07) per pound of salmon sold, shall conduct a ballot poll of the commercial salmon vessel operators on the director's list established pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 76950). After an initial ballot poll on a recommended increase exceeding seven cents ($0.07) per pound of salmon sold, the council shall consult with marketing associations and, if the recommended increase would exceed five cents ($0.05) per pound of salmon sold, shall conduct a ballot poll of the commercial salmon vessel operators on the director's list. The director may not increase any fee without a majority approval of the voting members of the council.

(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 53, Sec. 16. Effective June 22, 1989.)