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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 20Art. 5§ 77976 Producer Commission Elections

§ 77976 Producer Commission Elections

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§ 77976 Producer Commission Elections

Key Takeaways

  • •The director must tell all producers in each area about elections for the commission by mail or by calling meetings.
  • •Producers must get a written notice at least 10 days before any election meeting.
  • •To run for the commission, a producer needs a petition with at least 3 signatures from other producers in their area.

Example

A farmer wants to join the local farming commission.

The farmer must get at least 3 other farmers in their area to sign a paper saying they support them. Then, the director will send out letters to all farmers telling them about the election meeting at least 10 days before it happens.

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§ 77976 Producer Commission Elections

Upon certification of the commission, the director shall contact all producers in each district by mail, or call meetings of producers in each district, for the purpose of nominating and electing persons to the commission. All producers on the director’s list shall be given written notice of any election meetings at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. To be eligible for election to the commission, producer nominees shall present to the director a nomination petition with the signatures of at least three eligible producers from the district from which the nominee is seeking election. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. Effective August 10, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electiondirectorcommissionpetitioneffective augustcertificationnomination

Related Statutes

  • § 77977 Commission Election Procedures
  • § 75617 Apple Commission Board Appointments
  • § 72097 Producer Handler Commission Elections
  • § 72097.5 Producer Election Eligibility
  • § 73208 Producer Election Eligibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77976.
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