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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 2.5Art. 5§ 65066 Referendum Repeal Process

§ 65066 Referendum Repeal Process

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§ 65066 Referendum Repeal Process

Key Takeaways

  • •If most people vote 'no' the first time, the rules don't start yet.
  • •They'll ask again in two years or more.
  • •If most people vote 'no' again, the rules go away in six months.
  • •Unless a new law changes this, the rules stay gone.

Example

A town votes on whether to build a new park.

If most people vote 'no' the first time, they won't build the park yet. They'll ask again in two years. If most people vote 'no' again, they'll stop planning the park in six months.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 65066 Referendum Repeal Process

If the secretary finds that a majority vote has not been given for an initial referendum, the secretary shall certify and declare all provisions of this chapter inoperative, except as necessary to conduct a second implementation referendum vote pursuant to this section. The secretary shall conduct a second implementation referendum vote two years or later following certification of the first vote. If the second referendum vote conducted pursuant to this section does not receive a majority vote in favor, this chapter is repealed six months following the certification of the second vote unless a later statute is enacted altering this section. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 410, Sec. 2. (SB 965) Effective January 1, 2019. Repealed conditionally by its own provisions. Note: Conditional repeal affects Chapter 2.5, comprising Sections 65001 to 65087.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

portsecretarymajorityimplementationcertification

Related Statutes

  • § 65061 Producer Referendum Approval
  • § 65065 Producer Vote Certification
  • § 68092 Kiwifruit Producer Referendum Requirements
  • § 71101 Rice Handler Referendum Requirements
  • § 74921 Referendum Implementation Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 65066.
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