Between January 1 and March 31 of each fifth calendar year commencing with the year 1982, the director shall cause a vote to be conducted among handlers, as defined in Section 66532, in the manner prescribed in Section 66601 to determine whether the operations of this chapter shall be reapproved and continued effective. If a favorable vote has been given, the director shall so certify and announce to the commission and all provisions of this chapter shall remain in effect. If the director finds that a favorable vote has not been given, he or she shall certify and announce that fact to the commission, and he or she shall declare the operation of this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the current fiscal year ending March 31. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be wound up and funds distributed in the manner provided in Sections 66663 and 66664. No bond or security is required for any referendum.
(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 555, Sec. 30.)