§ 75651

Every five years after the implementation of this chapter, or every fifth year after an industry-petitioned referendum pursuant to Section 75654, 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 producers 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 producers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing this chapter. No bond or security shall be required for the referendum.

(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 399, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1999.)