Stipulates provisions for the Department's abatement of apple nuisances that are not destroyed by a date established by the Director. Upon the refusal of the person in charge of the crop to abate the nuisance, the Department shall abate the nuisance and require reimbursement from the person. The Director can collect the reimbursable amount either from the person or from the Council. Provides that if the Department's costs of abatement are not paid within ten days after receiving notice from the Department, the Director can impose a penalty and file a lien. Abatement penalties may be applied to any refunds due to the producer.
Penalties go to the apple research and protection council abatement revolving fund.
Stipulates that prior recorded mortgages on agricultural land have priority over liens filed by the Department of Agriculture to recover costs for apple nuisance abatement incurred by the agency. Contains a Proposition 108 clause requiring at least a two-thirds vote of both houses for passage and becomes effective upon the signature of the Governor. Amendments Adopted by CANR Committee 1. Staggers the terms of office for the initial members of the Council. Clarifies that prior recorded mortgages on agricultural land have priority over liens filed by the Department of Agriculture to recover costs for apple nuisance abatement incurred by the agency.