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CA Food & Agri Code § 78557 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78557.

78557.  One year after the establishment of the council, the council may recommend to the secretary an increase over and above four-tenths of 1 percent of the price per pound paid to the fisherman for each pound of fish or shellfish specified in subdivision (a) of Section 78407 for the council to carry out its duties under this chapter. The council shall consider the budget for the council, funding for activities conducted pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 78525), as well as the market prices of seafood landed in California, landing fees imposed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and any other relevant factor affecting the economics of the fisheries. The council shall, in making any determination to increase fees, consult with fishermen and receivers and, if the recommended increase would exceed eight-tenths of 1 percent of the market price per pound paid to the fisherman for each pound of fish or shellfish sold, conduct a ballot poll of the fishermen and receivers on the secretary’s list established pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 78575). The secretary may not increase any fee without the approval of two-thirds the voting members of the council.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 43. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78558 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78558.

78558.  (a) All money that is collected by the council pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in any bank, or other depository that is approved by the Director of Finance, allocated to the purposes of this chapter only, and disbursed by the council, upon approval of the secretary, only for the necessary expenses that are incurred by the council and the secretary in carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including expenses generated by the auditing requirement contained in this section. Money that is so collected shall be deposited and disbursed in conformity with appropriate auditing regulations adopted by the secretary. The expenditure of the money is exempt from Sections 925.6 and 16304 of the Government Code.(b) All expenditures by the council and the secretary shall be audited at least once every two years by one of the following means:(1) By contract with a certified public accountant.(2) By contract with a public accountant holding a valid permit issued by the California Board of Accountancy.(3) By contract with a public accounting firm.(4) By agreement with the Department of Finance.(c) A copy of the audit shall be delivered by the auditor to the council within 30 days after completion of the audit. Upon receipt, the council shall deliver a copy of the audit to the Governor, the secretary, the Controller, and to any member of the public requesting a copy.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1055, Sec. 23. Effective September 30, 2000.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78559 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78559.

78559.  Money that is deposited pursuant to Section 78558 may be invested and reinvested by the council in any of the securities described in Article 1 (commencing with Section 16430) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78560 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78560.

78560.  The director, after consultation with the council, shall adopt an annual budget which sets forth the proposed expenditures which the director deems necessary for the performance by him or her and by the department of the duties which are imposed upon the director and the department by this chapter. The director shall also prepare and submit to the council an annual statement of the director’s expenditures pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78560.5 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78560.5.

78560.5.  The council may allocate a percentage of the contribution from one or a series of species and gear types to conduct species and gear specific programs. In developing specific programs, the council may form advisory committees comprised of harvesters and processors whose primary income is derived from the species considered for specific programs. The funds expended for any program directly benefiting a specific gear type or species of fish or shellfish shall not exceed that proportion of funds expended for general programs benefiting all the species and gear types under this chapter during each five-year term of the council. Proportional funding of species specific programs shall not be required in the annual budget for the year in which the program is first adopted, but proportional funding shall be required in the budget for each subsequent year that each such program is included in the annual budget.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78561 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78561.

78561.  To the extent that programs for specific species of fish or shellfish are included in the budget, as opposed to programs to benefit generally all the species covered by this chapter, there shall be reflected in that same year’s budget, or in budgets prepared for the following years, programs for other species of fish and shellfish covered under this chapter. The funds expended pursuant to the council’s budget for any program for a specific species of fish and shellfish shall be in the same proportion, based on the fees collected from that species of fish or shellfish, as that expended for each of the other species of fish and shellfish covered under this chapter. Proportional funding of species-specific programs are not required in the annual budget for the year in which the program is first adopted, but proportional funding shall be required in the budget for each subsequent year that each such program is included in the annual budget.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78563 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78563.

78563.  The secretary may accept contributions from any source or may receive grants or contracts for funds pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 35062 of the Public Resources Code to advance the purposes of this chapter. If requested by the donor, the contributions shall be segregated and separately maintained for the use of the council. The secretary may also establish categories of voluntary contributions paid by sponsors, as defined by Section 78415. Categories of voluntary contributions, suggested voluntary contributions, and benefits may be recommended to the secretary by the council.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78564 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 7 - Financial Provisions|Section 78564.

78564.  The council may develop guidelines for the establishment and operation of a “credit-back” program for receivers and fishermen, which authorizes the reimbursement of a percentage of individual contributions to the council, not to exceed 50 percent, for specified individual expenditures benefiting the fishing industry. Individual expenditures eligible for reimbursement may include, but are not necessarily limited to, promotion, research and development, and advertising. The council shall appoint a review committee from its membership and from the fishing industry to review and approve applications for the credit. Any guidelines that require the assistance of, or impact the operation of, the Department of Fish and Game are subject to Section 78552.Upon submittal of a statement of completion of a credit-back program, and its acceptance by the review committee, the review committee may direct the council to reimburse a percentage of individual contributions, not to exceed 50 percent, at the end of the fiscal year for which the credit-back application and expenditure were made.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1172, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78575 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78575.

78575.  On or before February 1, 1991, the director shall establish a list of receivers and fishermen eligible to vote on the implementation of this chapter. In establishing the list, the director may request, in writing, the assistance of the Director of Fish and Game and associations representing fishermen or receivers in gathering the names of all fishermen and receivers who sold or received specified seafood species landed the previous season. The list shall be filed within 30 days following receipt of the written notice from the director. All information on the volume of landings shall be kept confidential.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78576 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78576.

78576.  Any fisherman or receiver whose name does not appear on the director’s list of receivers may have his or her name included on the list by filing with the director a signed statement, identifying himself or herself as a fisherman or receiver and furnishing evidence of having sold or received landings the previous year through the submission of receipts prepared under Section 8043 of the Fish and Game Code. The failure to include a fisherman’s or a receiver’s name on the list does not exempt a fisherman or a receiver from paying assessments under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78577 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78577.

78577.  This chapter, except as necessary to conduct a referendum vote under this article, shall not apply to a fishery defined in subdivision (c) of Section 78407 until the secretary conducts and finds in the referendum that either:(a) At least 40 percent or more of the total number of fishermen from the list established by the secretary pursuant to Section 78582 have participated by voting in the referendum, and the secretary finds either of the following:(1) Sixty-five percent or more of the fishermen who voted in the referendum, who landed in California 51 percent or more of the species in the fishery defined in subdivision (c) of Section 78407 that is the subject of the referendum in the previous year, voted in favor of implementing this chapter for that fishery.(2) Fifty-one percent of the fishermen who voted in the referendum, who landed in California 65 percent or more of the species in the fishery defined in subdivision (c) of Section 78407 that is the subject of the referendum in the previous year, voted in favor of implementing this chapter for that fishery.(b) Forty percent or more of the total number of receivers from the list established by the secretary pursuant to Section 78582 have participated by voting in the referendum, and the secretary finds either of the following:(1) Sixty-five percent or more of the receivers, who received 51 percent or more of the species in the fishery defined in subdivision (c) of Section 78407 that is the subject of the referendum landed in California in the previous year, voted in favor of implementing this chapter for that species.(2) Fifty-one percent or more of the receivers, who received 65 percent or more of the fish of the species in the fishery defined in subdivision (c) of Section 78407 that is the subject of the referendum landed in California in the previous year, voted in favor of implementing this chapter for that species.(c) If both lists of fishermen and receivers vote in favor of the implementation of this chapter, the secretary shall add, by regulation, the fishery to the fisheries subject to this chapter, and both fishermen and receivers shall be subject to assessment pursuant to this article. If only fishermen or receivers, but not both, vote in favor of implementation of this chapter, the secretary shall add, by regulation, the fishery to the fisheries subject to this chapter, however, only the group voting in favor of that implementation shall be subject to the fees imposed pursuant to Sections 78550 to 78557, inclusive.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78578 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78578.

78578.  The secretary shall establish a period in which to conduct the referendum which shall not be less than 30 days or more than 60 days in duration, and may prescribe additional procedures as necessary to conduct the referendum. If the initial period established is less than 60 days, the secretary may extend that period. However, the total referendum period may not exceed 60 days.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78579 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78579.

78579.  (a) Unless funds are otherwise provided by the Secretary for Environmental Protection, 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 the establishment of the council, the council may reimburse the proponents of the council for any funds deposited by the proponents with the secretary that were used in carrying out this article, and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in establishing the council.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 179. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016. Note: See this section as modified on July 17, 1991, in Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1991.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78580 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78580.

78580.  The nonreceipt of a ballot by any fisherman or receiver shall not invalidate a referendum.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78581 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78581.

78581.  (a) If the director finds that a favorable vote has been given, the director shall certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all receivers whose names and addresses are on file with the director.(b) If the director finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the director shall so certify and declare this chapter inoperative. The director shall also notify the appropriate policy committees in both the Assembly and Senate that the chapter is inoperative.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78582 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78582.

78582.  Fisheries for fish and shellfish species excepted by subdivision (a) of Section 78407 and not previously included in the list of fisheries subject to this chapter may be added to the fisheries subject to this chapter, including the payment of fees pursuant to Sections 78550 to 78557, inclusive, upon receipt by the secretary of a written request by proponents for inclusion, who shall represent either fishermen or receivers, or both, who are engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion. The fishery shall be included under this chapter after all of the following occur:(a) The council recommends to the secretary the inclusion of the fishery, subject to the request by proponents for inclusion.(b) Unless alternative funding is recommended by the council, the proponents for inclusion deposit funds with the secretary in an amount the secretary determines is necessary to defray the expenses of preparing necessary lists and information and conducting inclusion referenda votes of fishermen or receivers, or both, engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion.(c) A list of fishermen or receivers, or both, engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion is established. The secretary shall establish a list not later than 60 days after the earlier of the following:(1) The receipt of the deposit pursuant to subdivision (b).(2) The receipt on an accurate list from the council.(d) An inclusion referendum, which is not more than 60 days in duration is conducted within 90 days following the receipt of the deposit pursuant to subdivision (b) or the receipt of an accurate list from the council, whichever is earlier, under the regulations that the secretary established, consistent with all other provisions for carrying out a referendum under this chapter.(e) A favorable vote, consistent with the percentage requirements of Section 78577 for a favorable vote of either fishermen or receivers, or both, engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion and eligible to vote, is received.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78583 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78583.

78583.  Fisheries for species of fish and shellfish, that are subject to this chapter pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 78407 that are added to the list of fisheries subject to this chapter pursuant to Section 78582, shall be treated the same as all other species of fish and shellfish subject to this chapter, and fishermen and receivers engaged in the fishery of that included species shall be appointed to the council in accordance with subdivision (e) of Section 78476.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78584 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78584.

78584.  (a) Between January 1, 1996, and February 28, 1996, and in the same period each five years thereafter, or pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 78578, the director shall, by the public hearing procedure, and if appropriate, the review referendum procedure provided for in Sections 78585 and 78586, determine whether the council program provided for in this chapter shall continue in effect.(b) If the director 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 fishermen or receivers, as evidenced by receipts prepared under Section 8043 of the Fish and Game Code, the council program shall be submitted to referendum as provided in Section 78585.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1151, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78585 (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 23 - California Seafood Council|ARTICLE 8 - Implementation, Voting Procedure, and Termination|Section 78585.

78585.  If the secretary determines that a review referendum procedure is appropriate or, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 78584, required, the secretary shall establish a referendum period of not to exceed 30 days during which period ballots shall be submitted to every fisherman or receiver on official membership lists in the possession of the council and the department. 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 Seafood Council be continued for the next five fiscal years commencing April 1, following this referendum?”(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 726, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1997.)