Section 79891 Of Article 8. Continuation Or Suspension And Termination From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 29. >> Article 8.
79891
. (a) Five years after implementation of this chapter, the
secretary shall hold a public hearing, after providing proper notice
to persons subject to this chapter and any other persons or entities
who have requested, in writing, notice of the 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 the producers assessed under this chapter regarding whether the
operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall
submit the chapter to a reapproval referendum to be conducted among
producers to determine whether the operation of this chapter shall be
reapproved and continued in effect.
(b) If the secretary finds after conducting a hearing that no
substantial question exists or, if a reapproval referendum is
required, that a majority of the eligible producers voting in the
referendum voted in favor of continuing the operation of this
chapter, the secretary shall certify the vote and this chapter shall
remain operative. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has
not been given, he or she shall certify the vote and declare the
operation of this chapter suspended upon the expiration of the
current marketing season. Thereupon, the operations of the commission
shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in
Section 79894. A bond or security shall not be required for the
referendum.