Between May 1, 1993, and April 30, 1994, the commission shall cause a referendum to be conducted among producers and handlers to determine whether the operations of this chapter shall be approved and continued in effect. A favorable vote under this chapter shall be found if the secretary determines from the referendum that a majority of the eligible producers and handlers 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, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain effective. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operations of this chapter suspended upon expiration of the marketing season ending April 30, 1994. Thereupon, the operation of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 77375. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.
(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2005.)