{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"77193","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 77193","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS [63901. - 79995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22"},{"name":"PART 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS [64001. - 79995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 16.5. California Walnut Commission [77001. - 77195.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-16.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Continuation or Suspension and Termination [77191. - 77195.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-16.5/article-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 409, Sec. 23.   Effective September 22, 2006.","effective":"2006-09-22","html":"<p>(a) Every six years, beginning in the 1992–93 marketing year, the secretary shall hold a hearing to determine whether operation of this chapter should be continued. If the secretary finds after the hearing that a substantial question exists among the producers assessed under this chapter regarding whether operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall cause a referendum vote to be conducted among producers. If a referendum is required, the operation of this chapter shall continue if the secretary finds that a majority of producers voting in the referendum voted in favor of the continuation of this chapter, and those so voting handled a majority of the total quantity of walnuts handled in the preceding marketing years by all such producers voting in the referendum.</p><p>(b) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain in operation. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter suspended upon expiration of the then current marketing year.</p>","text":"(a) Every six years, beginning in the 1992–93 marketing year, the secretary shall hold a hearing to determine whether operation of this chapter should be continued. If the secretary finds after the hearing that a substantial question exists among the producers assessed under this chapter regarding whether operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall cause a referendum vote to be conducted among producers. If a referendum is required, the operation of this chapter shall continue if the secretary finds that a majority of producers voting in the referendum voted in favor of the continuation of this chapter, and those so voting handled a majority of the total quantity of walnuts handled in the preceding marketing years by all such producers voting in the referendum. (b) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain in operation. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter suspended upon expiration of the then current marketing year.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/continuation-or-suspension-and-termination-77193","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}