{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"79140","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 79140","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 25. Sea Urchins [79000. - 79145.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-25"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Continuation or Suspension and Termination [79140. - 79145.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-25/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 973, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/continuation-or-suspension-and-termination-79140","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}