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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 21Art. 5§ 78276 Producer Commission Elections

§ 78276 Producer Commission Elections

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§ 78276 Producer Commission Elections

Key Takeaways

  • •The secretary will contact all producers to help pick people for the commission.
  • •Producers will get a written notice at least 10 days before any election meeting.
  • •To be on the commission, a producer needs at least three other producers to sign a petition for them.

Example

A group of farmers want to pick someone to represent them on a farming commission.

The secretary will send letters to all farmers telling them about a meeting to pick someone. If a farmer wants to be on the commission, they need at least three other farmers to sign a paper saying they support them.

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

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§ 78276 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 given written notice of any election meetings at least 10 days before the meeting date. To be eligible for election to the commission, producer nominees shall present to the secretary a nomination petition with the signatures of at least three eligible producers. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 383, Sec. 9. (AB 1389) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionsecretaryelectionpetitionthe california departmentcertificationnomination

Related Statutes

  • § 75617 Apple Commission Board Appointments
  • § 77318 Producer Handler Election Process
  • § 77607 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 78276.
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