{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"79181","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 79181","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 25.5. California Spiny Lobster Commission [79150. - 79197.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-25.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Implementation and Voting Procedures [79180. - 79182.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-22/part-2/chapter-25.5/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 503, Sec. 1.   (AB 944)   Effective January 1, 2018.   Repealed conditionally pursuant to Section 79182.5.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The secretary shall establish a period in which to conduct the referendum, which shall not be less than 10 days or more than 60 days in duration, and may prescribe additional procedures necessary to conduct the referendum, including measures to maximize the likelihood that all eligible persons receive referendum voting materials. If the initial period established is less than 60 days, the secretary may extend the period. However, the total referendum period may not exceed 60 days.</p><p>(b) Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.</p>","text":"(a) The secretary shall establish a period in which to conduct the referendum, which shall not be less than 10 days or more than 60 days in duration, and may prescribe additional procedures necessary to conduct the referendum, including measures to maximize the likelihood that all eligible persons receive referendum voting materials. If the initial period established is less than 60 days, the secretary may extend the period. However, the total referendum period may not exceed 60 days. (b) Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/implementation-and-voting-procedures-79181","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}