Article 8. Termination of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 8.

Between January 1 and March 31 of each fifth calendar year commencing with the year 1972, the director shall cause a referendum to be conducted by the commission among producers in the manner prescribed in Section 65573 to determine whether the operations of the provisions of this chapter shall be reapproved and continued effective. The vote for approval and continuation shall be the same as used for the original approval of the provisions of this chapter. If the commission finds that a favorable vote has been given, it shall so certify to the director and all provisions of this chapter shall remain effective. If the commission finds that a favorable vote has not been given, it shall so certify to the director who shall declare the operation of the provisions of this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the current marketing season ending April 30. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be wound up and funds distributed in the manner provided in Sections 65662 and 65663. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.