California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §77881: (a) Every six years, beginning in the 2001–02 marketing year, the secretary shall hold a hearing to determine whether the operation of this chapter should be continued.
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(a) Every six years, beginning in the 2001–02 marketing year, the secretary shall hold a 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 handlers assessed under this chapter regarding whether the operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall submit the chapter for approval utilizing the voting procedures provided in Sections 77812 to 77814, inclusive. (b) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain in operation. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter and the commission suspended upon expiration of the then current marketing year. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 77885.
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