During the fifth year of operation of the commission, the commission shall cause a referendum to be conducted among producers to determine whether the commission shall be reapproved and continued to operate. A favorable vote shall be found if the secretary determines from the referendum that a majority of the eligible producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operations. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, he or she shall so certify that result. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operations of the commission suspended upon expiration of the marketing season. No bond or security shall be required for any referendum.
(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 81. Effective January 1, 1996.)