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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 25Art. 7§ 79140 Chapter Continuation Review

§ 79140 Chapter Continuation Review

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§ 79140 Chapter Continuation Review

Key Takeaways

  • •Every 5 years, there's a check to see if this law should keep going.
  • •If many people are unsure or don't want the law anymore, there's a vote.
  • •The law stays only if most people voting say 'yes' to keeping it.

Example

Imagine your school has a rule that everyone must wear hats on Fridays. Every 5 years, the principal checks if people still like this rule. If lots of kids and teachers are unsure or don't like it, they hold a vote. If most people voting say 'yes,' the hat rule stays. If not, the rule goes away.

This law works the same way. Every 5 years, they check if people still want it. If there's a lot of doubt, they vote. The law stays only if most voters say 'yes.'

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

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§ 79140 Chapter Continuation Review

Every five years, commencing with the fifth year following certification of the commission, the secretary shall hold a hearing to determine whether the operation of this chapter should be continued. If the secretary finds after the hearing that a substantial question exists among eligible persons regarding whether the operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall submit the chapter to a reapproval referendum. If a reapproval referendum is required, the operation of this chapter shall be continued in effect if the secretary finds that a majority of the eligible persons voting in the referendum, voted in favor of continuing this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 973, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

reapproval referendumcommissionporthearingsecretaryoperationcertificationquestion

Related Statutes

  • § 79195 Chapter Continuation Review
  • § 79141 Commission Continuation Referendum Rules
  • § 79143 Sea Urchin Commission Suspension
  • § 76381 Producer Program Continuation Vote
  • § 77498 Program Continuation Referendum Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 79140.
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