Between November 1, 1980, and October 31, 1981, and every fifth year thereafter, the secretary shall cause a referendum to be conducted by the commission among producers to determine whether this chapter shall be reapproved and continued in effect. The operations of this chapter shall be reapproved and continued in effect if the secretary finds that a majority of the eligible growers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operations of this chapter. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, he or she shall so certify and this chapter shall remain effective. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, he or she shall so certify and declare this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the then-current marketing season. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be wound up and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 67133. No bond or security shall be required for the referendum.
(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 946, Sec. 64. Effective January 1, 2003.)