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CA Food & Agri Code § 79467 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79467.

79467.  The commission may appoint committees composed of both members and nonmembers of the commission to advise the commission in carrying out this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79468 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79468.

79468.  The commission may establish offices and incur expenses, enter into any and all contracts and agreements, create liabilities, develop, own, and control the use of any intellectual property, and borrow funds in advance of receipt of assessments as may be necessary in the opinion of the commission for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter and the performance of its duties. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79469 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79469.

79469.  The commission shall keep accurate books, records, and accounts of all of its dealings, which shall be subject to an annual audit by an auditing firm selected by the commission with the concurrence of the secretary. A summary of the audit shall be reported to all persons subject to this chapter, a copy of which shall also be submitted to the department. In addition, the secretary, as he or she determines necessary, may conduct or cause to be conducted a fiscal and compliance audit of the commission. Except in the first year of operation, the commission shall prepare and make available an annual report within 90 days of the beginning of the fiscal year of all activities and the financial status of the commission to all persons subject to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79470 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79470.

79470.  The commission may present facts to, and negotiate with, local, state, federal, and foreign agencies and governments on matters that affect the California nursery industry, including, but not limited to, the maintenance and expansion of present markets, the creation of new and larger markets for nursery products, invasive pest issues, plant health, interstate and foreign export requirements, registration of pesticides, actions applicable to the state and federal environmental laws and regulations, applicable governmental regulations and statutes, and international trade agreements. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79471 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79471.

79471.  The commission may conduct outreach, advertise, and educate and instruct the public and the retail and wholesale trade with respect to the quality, features, uses, and value of nursery products and the practices and methods of production used by nurseries. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79472 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79472.

79472.  The commission may conduct outreach and educate and instruct the wholesale and retail trade, including, but not limited to, their physical and electronic channels of distribution to markets with respect to proper methods of handling and selling nursery products, and conduct consumer, trade, and trading partner surveys and analyses. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79473 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79473.

79473.  The commission may conduct, and contract with others to conduct, research, including the study, analysis, dissemination, and accumulation of information obtained directly or from research or elsewhere, with respect to cultural, production and postharvest practices, and the sourcing, marketing and distribution of nursery products. The results of any research conducted by or on behalf of the commission may be used by the commission in any way it deems appropriate. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79474 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79474.

79474.  The commission may contract to receive and render services in formulating and conducting plans and programs and enter into any other contracts or agreements that the commission deems necessary to carry out this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79475 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79475.

79475.  The commission may accept contributions of, or match private, state, or federal funds, and employ or make contributions of funds to other persons or local, state, or federal agencies for proper or advisable effectuation of the purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79476 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79476.

79476.  In its discretion, the commission may cooperate with or provide funding to other private or governmental entities in the resolution of emergencies arising in the industry and impacting the health and safety of the public or to maintain the continued stability and reputation of the nursery industry. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79477 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79477.

79477.  The commission may collect information, including, but not limited to, industry crop statistics, identity and size of markets, and trading partners, and publish and distribute without charge, a bulletin or other communication to producers of nursery products. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79478 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79478.

79478.  The commission shall establish an assessment rate to be paid by producers to defray operating costs of the commission. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79479 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79479.

79479.  The commission shall establish an annual budget according to generally accepted accounting practices. The budget shall be concurred in by the secretary prior to disbursement of funds, except for disbursements made pursuant to Section 79466. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79480 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79480.

79480.  The commission shall submit to the secretary for his or her concurrence an annual statement of contemplated activities authorized pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79481 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79481.

79481.  The commission may investigate and prosecute civil violations of this chapter and file complaints with appropriate law enforcement agencies or officers for suspected criminal violations of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79482 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties|Section 79482.

79482.  The commission may appoint any person to serve as an ex officio member. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79491 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79491.

79491.  (a) Within 60 days of a request from any producer, the secretary shall establish a list of producers eligible to vote on implementation of this chapter. The secretary may require producers to submit the names and mailing addresses of other producers. The secretary also may require that the information provided include information on the value of nursery products produced and sold by each producer or, in the alternative, may establish procedures for receiving the information at the time of the referendum vote specified in this article. The request for the information shall be in writing and shall be filed within 10 days following receipt of the request.(b) Any producer eligible to vote whose name does not appear on the appropriate list may have his or her name placed on the list by filing with the secretary a signed statement, identifying himself or herself as a person eligible to vote. Failure to be on the list does not exempt the person from providing information requested by the secretary or the commission or from paying assessments and does not invalidate any industry votes conducted pursuant to this article.(c) Any producer eligible to vote may contact those on the list regarding the referendum in a form and manner prescribed by the secretary if all expenses associated with those contacts are paid in advance. Subsequent to the implementation of this chapter and the establishment of the commission, the commission shall prescribe the form and manner by which eligible producers may contact other eligible producers regarding the administration of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79492 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79492.

79492.  This chapter, except as necessary to conduct an implementation referendum vote, shall not become operative until the secretary finds, in a referendum vote conducted by the secretary, that at least 40 percent of the total number of producers from the list established by the secretary pursuant to this article participate, and that either of the following occurs:(a) Sixty-five percent of the producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the producers so voting marketed a majority of the total value of nursery products marketed in the preceding marketing season by all of the producers voting in the referendum.(b) A majority of the producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the producers so voting marketed 65 percent or more of the total value of nursery products marketed in the preceding marketing season by all of the producers voting in the referendum. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79493 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79493.

79493.  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. 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. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79494 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79494.

79494.  Nonreceipt of a ballot by an eligible producer shall not invalidate a referendum. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79495 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79495.

79495.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given as provided in this article, the secretary shall certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all affected producers whose names and addresses are on file with the secretary. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79496 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79496.

79496.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given as provided in this article, the secretary shall certify and declare all provisions of this chapter inoperative. The secretary may conduct other implementation referendum votes one year or more after the previous vote has been taken. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79497 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79497.

79497.  (a) Prior to the referendum vote conducted by the secretary pursuant to this article, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the secretary the amount that the secretary deems necessary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the vote.(b) Any funds not used in carrying out this article shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the secretary.(c) Upon establishment of the commission, the commission may reimburse the proponents of the commission 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 commission. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79498 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79498.

79498.  Upon certification of the commission, the secretary shall contact all producers by mail or call meetings of producers for the purpose of nominating and electing persons to the commission. All producers on the secretary’s list shall be given written notice of the meetings at least 10 days prior to the meeting date.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79499 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79499.

79499.  Subsequent to the first election of members and alternate members of the commission pursuant to this chapter, persons to be elected to the commission shall be selected pursuant to nomination and election procedures established by the commission with the concurrence of the secretary. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79501 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79501.

79501.  (a) The commission shall establish the assessment for the marketing season not later than May 1 of each year, or as soon thereafter as possible. The assessment shall not be more than six-tenths of one cent ($0.006) per dollar of gross sales.(b) The commission may establish an assessment rate that is different for various classes of trade, including, but not limited to, different rates for retail sales than for wholesale sales, provided that rate does not exceed the maximum assessment authorized in subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79502 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79502.

79502.  This chapter does not apply to nursery products produced only for a producer’s home use unless the use shall constitute a transfer of title between separate business entities held by a single owner. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79503 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79503.

79503.  Any person requesting an exemption from this chapter shall file an affidavit with the commission attesting that he or she is not a producer, as defined in Section 79429, or produces nursery products only for his or her own home use without transfer of title between entities as specified in Section 79502. The affidavit shall contain all the information required by the commission. The commission shall review the affidavit, conduct any additional investigation it deems appropriate, and approve or deny the affidavit. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79504 (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 27 - California Nursery Producers Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79504.

79504.  Every person who produces nursery products for market, whether or not the nursery products are valued at more than the gross dollar value established pursuant to Section 79429, shall keep a complete and accurate record of the nursery products produced and sold and aggregated data on its customers and trading partners classified into statistical summary information in categories prescribed by the commission, and shall submit the records to the commission upon request in the time and manner specified by the commission. The records shall be in simple form and contain the information that the commission prescribes. The records shall be preserved by the person producing nursery products for a period of three years and shall be offered and submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written demand of the commission or its duly authorized agent.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 605, Sec. 1. (AB 2695) Effective January 1, 2011.)