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CA Food & Agri Code § 77331 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77331.

77331.  (a) The commission shall establish the assessment for the following marketing year not later than March 1 of each year, or as soon thereafter as is possible.(b) The assessment for the 1989–90 marketing year shall not exceed twenty-five cents ($0.25) per ton for producers and twenty-five cents ($0.25) per ton for handlers on all peppers grown and shipped on a wet pound or ton basis by producers and handled by handlers. Thereafter, the assessment shall not exceed one dollar ($1) per ton for producers and one dollar ($1) per ton for handlers.(c) The assessment for the 1989–90 marketing year shall not exceed $0.00065 per pound for producers and $0.00065 per pound for handlers on all peppers grown and shipped on a dry pound basis by producers and handled by handlers. Thereafter, the assessment shall not exceed a maximum of $0.0026 per pound for producers and $0.0026 per pound for handlers.(d) The assessment for the 1989–90 marketing year shall not exceed two cents ($0.02) per pound for producers and two cents ($0.02) per pound for handlers on all planting seed grown by producers and handled by handlers. Thereafter, the assessment shall not exceed a maximum of eight cents ($0.08) per pound for producers and eight cents ($0.08) per pound for handlers.(e) The handler shall deduct the producer assessment from amounts paid by him or her to the producer and shall be a trustee of these funds and the assessment owed by the handler until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission.(f) A fee greater than the amount provided in this section may not be charged unless and until a greater fee is approved pursuant to the procedures specified in Section 77312.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77332 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77332.

77332.  (a) Unless specified otherwise, this chapter does not apply to persons who grow peppers only for the producer’s home use or who grow or produce less than the number of acres or tons established pursuant to Section 77230 of fresh peppers, or the equivalent in dry peppers or pepper seed, in the current marketing year. However, any such person who markets peppers shall file an affidavit with the commission establishing that the person grows less than 10 acres of peppers or produces less than 100 tons of fresh peppers, or the equivalent in dry peppers or pepper seed. The commission shall then determine whether the affidavit should be approved.(b) Unless specified otherwise, this chapter does not apply to any person who handles less than the number of tons of fresh peppers established pursuant to Section 77226, or the equivalent in dehydrated peppers or pepper seed, in the current marketing year. However, any person who is handling peppers shall file an affidavit with the commission specifying that the person handles less than the number of tons of peppers established pursuant to Section 77226. The commission shall, upon receipt of the affidavit, determine whether this chapter applies to that person.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77333 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77333.

77333.  Every person who handles peppers in California, including persons who handle less than the tonnage threshold established pursuant to Section 77226, shall keep a complete and accurate record of all peppers handled with the name of the producer whose peppers were handled. The records shall be in simple form and contain information as the commission shall prescribe. The records shall be preserved by the handler for a period of two years and shall be offered and submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written demand of the commission or its duly authorized agent.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77334 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77334.

77334.  (a) All proprietary information obtained by the commission or the director from producers or handlers is confidential and shall not be disclosed except when required in a judicial proceeding.(b) Information on volume shipments, product value, and any other related information which is required for reports to governmental agencies; financial reports to the commission or aggregate sales and inventory information; and any other information which the commission requires that gives only totals, but excludes individual producer and handler information, may be disclosed by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77335 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77335.

77335.  Any assessment which is levied as provided for in this chapter is a personal debt of every producer and handler so assessed.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77336 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77336.

77336.  Every handler shall be personally liable for the payment of collected assessments to the commission. Failure of a handler to collect the assessment shall not exempt the handler from liability and shall not relieve any person subject to this chapter from the obligation to pay the assessment.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77337 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77337.

77337.  Any producer or handler who fails to file a return or pay any assessment within the time required by the commission shall pay to the commission a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the assessment determined to be due and, in addition, pay 11/2 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77338 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 77338.

77338.  When the producer or handler is a corporation, all of the directors and officers of the corporation in their capacity as individuals shall be included, and any liability for violating this chapter, including but not limited to, failing to pay assessments or to collect assessments, shall also include identical liability upon each director or officer of the corporation.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77351 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 77351.

77351.  It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:(a) Refuse to render a report, statement, or record required by the commission.(b) Furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission. (c) When engaged in the handling of peppers, to fail or refuse to furnish the commission or its duly authorized agents, information concerning the names and addresses of persons from whom peppers have been received and the quantity so received.(d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77352 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 77352.

77352.  The commission shall establish procedures for the purpose of according individuals aggrieved by its actions or determinations an informal hearing before the commission, or before a committee of the commission designated for this purpose. Appeals from decisions of the commission may be made to the secretary. The determination of the director shall be subject to judicial review upon petition filed with the appropriate superior court.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77353 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 77353.

77353.  (a) The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties and for the obtaining for injunctive relief or specific performance regarding this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated this chapter or any other rule or regulation of the commission, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of assessments. No bond shall be required to be posted by the commission as a condition for the issuance of any writ of attachment or injunctive relief.(b) A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified in Section 485.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure is not required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of that part, except that the showing of irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law specified in Sections 526 and 527 is not required.(c) Upon entry of any final judgment on behalf of the commission against any defendant, the court shall enjoin the defendant from conducting any type of business regarding peppers until there is full compliance and satisfaction of the judgment. Upon a favorable verdict for the commission, it shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs. Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal office of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77354 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 77354.

77354.  Termination of this chapter shall not affect or waive any right, duty, obligation, or liability which has arisen or which may thereafter arise in connection with this chapter, release or extinguish any violation of this chapter, or affect or impair any right or remedies of the commission with respect to any violation.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77371 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 77371.

77371.  Between May 1, 1993, and April 30, 1994, the commission shall cause a referendum to be conducted among producers and handlers to determine whether the operations of this chapter shall be approved and continued in effect. A favorable vote under this chapter shall be found if the secretary determines from the referendum that a majority of the eligible producers and handlers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operations of this chapter. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain effective. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operations of this chapter suspended upon expiration of the marketing season ending April 30, 1994. Thereupon, the operation of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 77375. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77372 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 77372.

77372.  Following a favorable referendum conducted prior to April 30, 1994, a referendum shall be conducted by the commission every fifth year thereafter unless a referendum is conducted as the result of a petition pursuant to this article. In that case, the referendum shall be every fifth year following the industry petitioned referendum following the procedures provided in Section 77371.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 527, Sec. 8.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77374 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 77374.

77374.  (a) The secretary shall terminate the commission at the end of the then current marketing year if the director finds that the termination of the commission is requested in writing, within a 90-day period, by at least 51 percent of the eligible producers that produce at least 51 percent of the total volume of peppers and at least 51 percent of the eligible handlers that handle at least 51 percent of the total volume of peppers.(b) The person or persons originating the request shall file a written notice with the secretary in a manner that establishes the date the request is initiated. Any person may withdraw his or her name from the petition requesting the termination prior to the time the request is presented to the secretary.(c) The signatures to the petition requesting the termination need not all be appended to one sheet of paper. Each person signing the petition shall specify his or her place of business in a manner that will enable the location to be readily ascertained.(d) The petition shall bear a copy of the notice of intention to terminate. Signatures shall be secured within the time limit specified in this section.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77375 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 77375.

77375.  After the effective date of suspension, the operation of the commission shall be concluded and any and all funds remaining held by the commission and not required to defray the expenses of concluding and terminating operations of the commission, shall be returned upon a pro rata basis to all persons from whom assessments were collected in the immediately preceding marketing year. However, if the commission finds that the amounts so returnable are so small as to make impractical the computation and remitting of the prorated refund to these persons, any funds remaining after payment of all expenses of winding up and terminating operations shall be withdrawn from the approved depository and paid into an appropriate program conducted by the University of California or the California State University system, another state agency, or a federal agency that deals with the purposes of this chapter. If an appropriate program does not exist, the funds shall be paid into the State Treasury as unclaimed trust funds.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 213. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77376 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 77376.

77376.  Upon suspension of the operation of this chapter, the commission shall mail a copy of the notice of suspension to all persons affected by the suspension whose names and addresses are on file.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77401 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77401.

77401.  The production and marketing of strawberries constitutes an important industry of this state that provides substantial and necessary revenues for the state and employment for its citizens.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77402 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77402.

77402.  The establishment of the commission is necessary for the efficient creation and management of a research program to develop improved varieties of strawberries, an integrated approach to control pests and diseases common to strawberries, and more efficient cultural practices. The commission is also necessary for the efficient development and management of a national and international advertising and promotion program which, combined with the research program, will enhance the competitiveness of the California strawberry industry within the national and international marketplace.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77403 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77403.

77403.  The maintenance of the strawberry industry of California is necessary to assure the public of a continuous supply of this vital product and the maintenance of needed levels of income for those engaged in the strawberry industry of this state.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77404 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77404.

77404.  The production and marketing of strawberries produced in this state is hereby declared to be affected with the 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.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77405 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77405.

77405.  A commission form of administration created by this chapter is designed to deal with the broad fields of advertising, promotion, marketing research, and production research.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77406 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77406.

77406.  No action taken by the commission, or by any individual in accordance with this chapter or with rules and regulations adopted under the chapter, shall be deemed a violation of the so-called Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of that Part 2), or any rule of statutory or common law against monopolies or combinations in restraint of trade.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77407 (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 17.5 - California Strawberry Commission|ARTICLE 1 - Declaration and General Provisions|Section 77407.

77407.  It is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination that members of the commission are intended to represent and further the interest of the particular 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 industry concerned is tantamount to, and constitutes the public generally within the meaning of Section 87103 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 805, Sec. 1. Effective October 4, 1993.)