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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 13Art. 5§ 75117 Handler Election Procedures

§ 75117 Handler Election Procedures

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 75117 Handler Election Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •The director will organize a vote for handlers to join the commission, either by mail or in a meeting.
  • •Handlers must get a written notice about the meeting at least 15 days before it happens.
  • •If a handler works in more than one area, they must pick one area to vote in before the election.

Example

A farmer who sells milk in multiple counties gets a letter saying there will be a meeting in 20 days to vote for new members of the dairy commission.

The farmer must choose which county they will vote in before the meeting happens. They can't vote in more than one county.

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

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§ 75117 Handler Election Procedures

(a) Upon certification of the commission, as provided in Section 75115, the director shall, by mail ballot or by calling a meeting of all handlers, conduct the nomination and election of handlers to the commission. (b) Handlers shall be given written notice of the meeting at least 15 days prior to the meeting date. Any handler doing business in more than one district shall designate in a manner prescribed by the commission, prior to any election, the district in which he or she will vote. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 531, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electioncommissiondirectorcertificationnomination

Related Statutes

  • § 75118 Commissioner Election Procedures
  • § 72097 Producer Handler Commission Elections
  • § 75617 Apple Commission Board Appointments
  • § 77467 Commission Membership Certification
  • § 77976 Producer Commission Elections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 75117.
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