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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 18Art. 5§ 77607 Producer Commission Elections

§ 77607 Producer Commission Elections

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§ 77607 Producer Commission Elections

Key Takeaways

  • •The secretary will contact all producers to set up meetings or send mail to nominate and elect people to the commission.
  • •Producers will get a written notice at least 10 days before any election meeting.
  • •To be eligible for election, a nominee must get signatures from at least three eligible producers in their category.

Example

A group of farmers want to elect a new member to their farming commission.

The secretary will send letters to all farmers telling them about the election meeting at least 10 days before it happens. If a farmer wants to be on the commission, they need to get at least three other farmers in their category to sign a paper saying they support them.

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§ 77607 Producer Commission Elections

Upon certification of the commission, the secretary shall contact all producers by mail or call meetings of producers for the purpose of nominating and electing persons to the commission. All producers on the secretary’s list shall be provided written notice of any election meetings at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. To be eligible for election to the commission, nominees shall present to the secretary a nomination petition with the signatures of at least three eligible producers from the category of producers specified in Section 77541 from which the nominee is seeking election. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 133. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electioncommissionsecretarycertificationnominationpetition

Related Statutes

  • § 75617 Apple Commission Board Appointments
  • § 77318 Producer Handler Election Process
  • § 78276 Producer Commission Elections
  • § 79267 Commission Member Election Process
  • § 79677 Producer Commission Elections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77607.
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