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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 17.5Art. 5§ 77468 Commission Referendum Funding Requirements

§ 77468 Commission Referendum Funding Requirements

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§ 77468 Commission Referendum Funding Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Before a vote happens, the people who want the commission must pay money to cover the costs of the vote.
  • •If there's money left after the vote, it goes back to the people who paid it.
  • •If the commission is created, it can pay back the people who paid for the vote and any legal costs they had.

Example

A group of neighbors wants to create a new neighborhood watch group and needs a vote to make it official.

Before the vote, the neighbors must pay money to cover the costs of the vote. If there's money left after the vote, it goes back to them. If the neighborhood watch group is created, it can pay back the neighbors for the money they spent on the vote and any legal fees.

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

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§ 77468 Commission Referendum Funding Requirements

Prior to the referendum vote conducted by the director pursuant to this article, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the director an amount of funds determined necessary by the director to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the vote. Any funds not used for this purpose shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the director. Upon establishment of the commission, the commission may reimburse the proponents of the commission for any funds deposited with the director and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in establishing the commission. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissiondirectoreffective octoberinformationestablishment

Related Statutes

  • § 77445 Director Concurrence Deadline
  • § 77461 Strawberry Industry Voter Eligibility
  • § 77465 Producer Vote Certification
  • § 77467 Commission Membership Certification
  • § 77484 Producer Data Confidentiality

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77468.
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