Section 76971 Of Article 10. Continuation From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 16. >> Article 10.
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. (a) Between January 1, 2019, and February 28, 2019, and in
the same period each five years thereafter, the secretary shall, by
the public hearing procedure, and if appropriate, the procedure
specified in this article, determine whether the council program
provided for in this chapter shall continue in effect.
(b) If the secretary finds from evidence received at the hearing
that a substantial question exists as to whether the council program
is contrary to or does not effectuate the declared purposes or
provisions of this chapter or receives in writing a referendum
petition with the signatures of 25 percent or more of the number of
commercial salmon vessel operators who made landings in the previous
year, as evidenced by receipts prepared under Section 8043 of the
Fish and Game Code, and, if applicable, 25 percent or more of the
handlers who are subject to this chapter, the council program shall
be submitted to referendum as provided in this article.