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CA Food & Agri Code § 76953.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Fishermen|Section 76953.5.

76953.5.  (a) Before the referendum vote is conducted by the secretary, the proponents of the council shall deposit with the secretary the amount that the secretary determines is necessary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the referendum vote.(b) Any funds not used in carrying out this article shall be returned to the proponents of the council who deposited the funds with the secretary.(c) Upon establishment of the council, the council may reimburse the proponents of the council for any funds deposited with the secretary that were used in carrying out this article, and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in establishing the council.(d) After approval by the Commercial Salmon Trollers Advisory Committee created pursuant to Section 7862 of the Fish and Game Code, the Department of Fish and Wildlife may expend funds collected pursuant to Section 7861 of the Fish and Game Code, for payment to the secretary to pay necessary costs incurred in conducting the implementation referendum vote. If the commercial salmon vessel operators who voted in the implementation referendum voted in favor of implementing this article, as provided in Section 76952, the council shall reimburse the Commercial Salmon Stamp Account in the Fish and Game Preservation Fund all amounts received from that fund.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 147. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76954 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Fishermen|Section 76954.

76954.  Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 55. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76955 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Fishermen|Section 76955.

76955.  (a) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all commercial salmon vessel operators whose names and addresses may be on file with the secretary.(b) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare all provisions of this chapter inoperative.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 55. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76961 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76961.

76961.  On or before January 31, 2016, the secretary shall establish a list of handlers eligible to vote on whether they shall be subject to this chapter. In establishing the list, the secretary may require that handlers provide receipts of the quantity of salmon received from commercial salmon vessel operators in the previous season. The secretary may also request the assistance of the Director of Fish and Wildlife in compiling the list. The request for the information shall be in writing and shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of Section 8022 of the Fish and Game Code. The list shall be filed within 30 days following receipt of the written notice.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76962 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76962.

76962.  Any handler whose name does not appear upon the secretary’s list of handlers may have his or her name established on the list by filing with the secretary a signed statement, identifying himself or herself as a handler. Failure to be on the list does not exempt a handler from paying assessments under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76963 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76963.

76963.  This chapter shall not apply to handlers until the secretary finds in a referendum conducted by the secretary under this article that at least 40 percent of the total number of handlers from the list established by the secretary have participated by voting in the referendum, and the secretary finds either of the following:(a) Sixty-five percent or more of the handlers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of being subject to this chapter, and the handlers who voted in the referendum handled 51 percent or more of the total quantity of salmon landed in the preceding fiscal year by all the handlers who voted in the referendum.(b) Fifty-one percent of the handlers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of being subject to this chapter, and the handlers who voted in the referendum marketed 65 percent or more of the total quantity of salmon landed in the preceding fiscal year by all of the handlers who voted in the referendum.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76964 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76964.

76964.  The secretary shall establish a period in which to conduct the referendum that shall not be more than 60 days in duration, and may prescribe additional procedures as may be necessary to conduct the referendum. If the initial period established is less than 30 days, the secretary may extend that period. However, the total referendum period may not exceed 60 days.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76965 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76965.

76965.  (a) Before the referendum vote is conducted by the secretary, the proponents of this article shall deposit with the secretary the amount that the secretary determines is necessary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the referendum vote.(b) Any funds not used in carrying out this article shall be returned to the proponents of this article who deposited the funds with the secretary.(c) Upon passage of the referendum, the council may reimburse the proponents of this article for any funds deposited with the secretary that were used in carrying out this article, and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in approval of this article.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76966 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76966.

76966.  Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76967 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 9.5 - Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers|Section 76967.

76967.  (a) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all handlers whose names and addresses may be on file with the secretary.(b) If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare this article inoperative.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 56. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76971 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 10 - Continuation|Section 76971.

76971.  (a) Between January 1, 2019, and February 28, 2019, and in the same period each five years thereafter, the secretary shall, by the public hearing procedure, and if appropriate, the procedure specified in this article, determine whether the council program provided for in this chapter shall continue in effect.(b) If the secretary finds from evidence received at the hearing that a substantial question exists as to whether the council program is contrary to or does not effectuate the declared purposes or provisions of this chapter or receives in writing a referendum petition with the signatures of 25 percent or more of the number of commercial salmon vessel operators who made landings in the previous year, as evidenced by receipts prepared under Section 8043 of the Fish and Game Code, and, if applicable, 25 percent or more of the handlers who are subject to this chapter, the council program shall be submitted to referendum as provided in this article.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 57. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76972 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 10 - Continuation|Section 76972.

76972.  If the secretary determines that a referendum procedure is appropriate, the secretary shall establish a referendum period of not to exceed 30 days during which period ballots shall be submitted to every commercial salmon vessel operator and, if applicable, every handler subject to this chapter on a statewide basis. If the secretary determines that the referendum period does not provide sufficient time for the balloting, the secretary may extend the referendum for an additional period not to exceed 30 days. The ballots shall provide a “yes” or “no” voting alternative to the following question: “Shall the California Salmon Council be continued for the next five fiscal years commencing April 1, following this referendum?”(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 57. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76973 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 10 - Continuation|Section 76973.

76973.  If the council program is submitted to a referendum as provided in this article, the secretary shall find that commercial salmon vessel operators and, if applicable, handlers subject to this chapter statewide have approved the council program if the secretary finds either of the following:(a) Sixty-five percent or more of the total number of commercial salmon vessel operators and handlers, who voted in the referendum and who harvested 51 percent or more of the total amount of salmon landed during the previous fiscal year by all commercial salmon vessel operators and handlers who voted in the referendum, approve the program.(b) Fifty-one percent or more of the total number of commercial salmon vessel operators and handlers, who voted in the review referendum and who harvested 65 percent or more of the total amount of salmon landed during the previous fiscal year by all commercial salmon vessel operators and handlers who voted in the review referendum, approve the program.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 57. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76974 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 10 - Continuation|Section 76974.

76974.  (a) This chapter shall continue if commercial salmon vessel operators and handlers vote for continuation in accordance with the requirements of this article.(b) This chapter shall not continue in operation if commercial salmon vessel operators and handlers vote not to continue in accordance with the requirements of this article.(c) If commercial salmon vessel operators vote for continuation and handlers do not vote for continuation, or if handlers vote for continuation and commercial salmon vessel operators do not vote for continuation, this chapter shall continue to be operative for the group voting for continuation and shall no longer apply to the group voting against continuation.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 57. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76981 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16 - California Salmon Council|ARTICLE 11 - Termination|Section 76981.

76981.  If the commercial salmon vessel operators and the handlers vote to terminate the council pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 76971), the council shall remain in existence for the purpose of furnishing the secretary with a complete record of its outstanding financial obligations, accrued and to accrue. The secretary shall pay from the money deposited and disbursed any outstanding obligations and any obligations incurred by the secretary and the department under the terms and provisions of this section. Any money that remains shall be retained by the secretary to defray the expenses of formulation, issuance, administration, or enforcement of any subsequent program for salmon promotion. If no such program is undertaken within a period of three years from the date of termination of the council, that money shall be withdrawn from the approved depository and paid into the special account for enhancement and restoration programs established pursuant to Section 7861 of the Fish and Game Code.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 307, Sec. 58. (AB 958) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77001.

77001.  The production and handling of walnuts constitute an important industry of this state. This industry not only provides substantial and necessary revenues for the state and employment for its citizens, but also furnishes essential food vital to the public health and welfare.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 409, Sec. 1. Effective September 22, 2006.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77002.

77002.  The maintenance and expansion of the walnut industry of California is necessary to ensure the consuming public of a continuous supply of this vital food and the maintenance of needed levels of income for those engaged in the walnut industry of this state.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 609, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77003.

77003.  It is necessary for human nutrition and public benefit that the public be made aware of accurate and scientific information relative to the beneficial qualities of walnuts and of the production and distribution costs necessary to make walnuts available to the consuming public.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 12, Sec. 1. Effective April 30, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77003.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77003.5.

77003.5.  The establishment of the commission is necessary for the efficient development and management of a national and international advertising and promotion program that will enhance the reputation of the California walnut industry, create a more receptive environment for the industry and its products, and increase competitiveness of the California walnut industry within the national and international marketplace. The commission is necessary to carry out the California walnut industry’s commitment to responsible stewardship and increasingly efficient cultural practices.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 609, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77003.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77003.6.

77003.6.  The successes that the walnut industry of California have enjoyed have come about in part through a commitment to industry-funded research that has led to significant improvements in the quality of the walnuts available to consumers and increasingly efficient cultural practices resulting in increased awareness of, and a more receptive environment for, the production and handling of walnuts in domestic and foreign markets. It has also led to walnuts being a better consumer value. The establishment of the commission will maintain and enhance this research effort and make it possible for the walnut industry to realize its potential, resulting in increased consumer value and enhanced producer returns.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 409, Sec. 2. Effective September 22, 2006.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77004.

77004.  The production and handling of walnuts produced in this state is hereby declared to be affected with a public interest. This chapter is enacted in the exercise of the police power of this state for the purpose of protecting the health, peace, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 409, Sec. 3. Effective September 22, 2006.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77005.

77005.  No action taken by the commission, nor by any individual in accordance with this chapter or with the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter, is a violation of the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), the Fair Trade Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16900) of that Part 2), the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1700) of that Part 2), or any statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 12, Sec. 1. Effective April 30, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77006.

77006.  This chapter shall be liberally construed. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 12, Sec. 1. Effective April 30, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77007.

77007.  It is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination that members of the commission are intended to represent and further the interest of a particular agricultural industry concerned and that this representation and furtherance is intended to serve the public interest. Accordingly, the Legislature finds that, with respect to persons who are elected or appointed to the commission, the particular agricultural industry concerned is tantamount to, and constitutes, the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 12, Sec. 1. Effective April 30, 1987.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77007.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Food and Agricultural Code - FAC|DIVISION 22 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS|PART 2 - MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 16.5 - California Walnut Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77007.5.

77007.5.  Opportunity exists for continued growth and expansion of the walnut industry by creating new markets. The success of that expansion program is uniquely dependent upon effective advertising, promotion, and research since the creation of new markets is essentially a matter of educating and informing people of the use, nutritional value, and availability of the commodity and enhancing the reputation of the California walnut industry. The expansion of the walnut industry also provides an important source of jobs for many people in this state, a high proportion of whom reside in historically depressed areas of the state, and serves to ensure the preservation of an agrarian society.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 609, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2000.)