Section 78584 Of Article 8. Implementation, Voting Procedure, And Termination From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 23. >> Article 8.
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. (a) Between January 1, 1996, and February 28, 1996, and in
the same period each five years thereafter, or pursuant to
subdivision (b) of Section 78578, the director shall, by the public
hearing procedure, and if appropriate, the review referendum
procedure provided for in Sections 78585 and 78586, determine whether
the council program provided for in this chapter shall continue in
effect.
(b) If the director 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
fishermen or receivers, as evidenced by receipts prepared under
Section 8043 of the Fish and Game Code, the council program shall be
submitted to referendum as provided in Section 78585.