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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 20Art. 8§ 78000 Producer Continuation Referendum

§ 78000 Producer Continuation Referendum

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§ 78000 Producer Continuation Referendum

Key Takeaways

  • •In 1995, farmers got to vote on whether to keep this law or not.
  • •If most farmers who voted said 'yes,' the law stayed. If not, it stopped on December 31, 1995.
  • •No special money or security was needed to hold this vote.

Example

Imagine a group of apple farmers in a town. The town has a rule that all farmers must share their extra apples with each other. In 1995, the town asks all the apple farmers to vote on whether they want to keep this rule or not.

If more than half of the farmers who vote say they want to keep sharing apples, the rule stays. If not, the rule goes away at the end of 1995. The town doesn’t need to pay any money or put up any security to hold this vote.

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

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§ 78000 Producer Continuation Referendum

From January 1, 1995, to December 30, 1995, inclusive, the commission shall conduct a referendum among the producers to determine whether the operations of this chapter shall be approved and continued in effect. There is a favorable vote under this chapter if the director determines from the referendum that a majority of the eligible producers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operations of this chapter. If the director finds that a favorable vote has been given, the director shall so certify and this chapter shall remain effective. If the director finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the director shall so certify and declare the operations of this chapter suspended on December 31, 1995. Thereupon, operation of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 78004. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 495, Sec. 1. Effective August 10, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

yes,commissiondirectorsecurityfrom januaryeffective augustmajorityoperation

Related Statutes

  • § 78300 Producer Continuation Referendum
  • § 65675 Producer Referendum Requirement
  • § 73351 Producer Referendum Requirements
  • § 74991 Producer Commission Reapproval Vote
  • § 75171 Handler Continuation Referendum

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 78000.
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