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CA Food & Agri Code § 79262 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79262.

79262.  This chapter, except as necessary to conduct an implementation referendum vote, shall not become operative until the secretary finds the following in a referendum vote conducted by the secretary:(a) 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:(1) Sixty-five percent of the producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the producers so voting produced a majority of the total quantity of blueberries produced in the preceding marketing season by all of the producers voting in the referendum.(2) A majority of the producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the producers so voting produced 65 percent or more of the total quantity of blueberries produced in the preceding marketing season by all of the producers voting in the referendum.(b) At least 40 percent of the total number of handlers from the list established by the secretary pursuant to this article participate, and that either of the following occurs:(1) Sixty-five percent of the handlers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the handlers so voting handled a majority of the total quantity of blueberries handled in the preceding marketing season by all of the handlers voting in the referendum.(2) A majority of the handlers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the handlers so voting handled 65 percent or more of the total quantity of blueberries handled in the preceding marketing season by all of the handlers voting in the referendum.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79263 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79263.

79263.  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. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79264 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79264.

79264.  Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79265 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79265.

79265.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given as provided in Section 79262, he or she shall so certify and give notice of the vote to all producers and handlers whose names and addresses are on file with the secretary.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79266 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79266.

79266.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given as provided in this article, he or she shall so certify and declare this chapter inoperative. The secretary may conduct another implementation referendum vote one or more years after the previous vote has been taken.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79267 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79267.

79267.  (a) Upon certification of the commission, the secretary shall contact all producers and handlers in a manner determined by the secretary for the purpose of nominating and electing persons to the commission. To be eligible for election to the commission, nominees shall present to the secretary a nomination petition with the signatures of at least three eligible persons.(b) Subsequent to the first selection of members of the commission, 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. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79268 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 79268.

79268.  Prior to the referendum vote conducted by the secretary pursuant to this article, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the secretary an amount of funds determined necessary by the secretary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the vote. Any funds not used for this purpose shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the secretary. Upon establishment of the commission, the commission may reimburse the proponents of the commission for any funds deposited with the secretary and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in establishing the commission.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79271 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79271.

79271.  (a) The commission shall, not later than March 1, 2010, or as soon thereafter as possible, establish the assessment to be paid by the producers and handlers for the marketing season. Thereafter, the commission shall, not later than October 1 of each year, or as soon thereafter as possible, establish the assessment to be paid by the producers and handlers for the marketing season. The assessment shall not be more than two and one-half cents ($0.025) per pound for blueberries handled. Of the assessment one-half shall be assessed to producers, and one-half shall be assessed to handlers.(b) An assessment greater than the amounts in this section may not be charged unless it is approved in accordance with the voting requirements of Section 79262.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 365, Sec. 8. (AB 1795) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79272 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79272.

79272.  This chapter does not apply to blueberries produced only for a producer’s home use or to blueberries that are used only for ornamental purposes.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79273 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79273.

79273.  Every person who handles blueberries shall keep a complete and accurate record of all blueberries handled by him or her with the name of the producer whose blueberries were handled. A producer who delivers or markets blueberries to persons other than to a handler shall keep a complete and accurate record of all those blueberries. The records shall contain information required by the commission. The records shall be preserved by the producer or 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.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79274 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79274.

79274.  (a) All proprietary information obtained by the commission or the secretary from any source, including the names and addresses of producers and handlers, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except when required by court order in a judicial proceeding.(b) Information on volume shipments, crop value, and any other related information that is required for reports to governmental agencies, financial reports to the commission or aggregate sales and inventory information, and any other information that gives only totals, but excludes individual information, may be disclosed by the commission.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79275 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79275.

79275.  The first handler of blueberries being assessed shall deduct the assessment from amounts paid by him or her to the producer, and shall be a trustee of the funds until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission. A producer who handles blueberries shall pay an assessment directly to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79276 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79276.

79276.  Every handler shall be personally liable for the payment of the collected assessments from producers, and failure to collect the assessment from any producer shall not exempt the handler from liability.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79277 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79277.

79277.  Any assessment that is levied as provided in this chapter is a personal debt of every producer and handler so assessed.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79278 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 79278.

79278.  (a) Any person 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 past due and, in addition, interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 1.5 percent per month.(b) In addition to any other penalty imposed, the commission may require any person who fails to pay any assessment or related charge pursuant to this article to furnish and maintain a surety bond in a form and amount and for a period of time specified by the commission as assurance that all payments to the commission will be made when due.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79281 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79281.

79281.  A civil penalty not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be levied by the commission upon a person who does any of the following:(a) Willfully to render or furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission, or in any way to affect the shipment and marketing of blueberries in order to avoid payment of assessments on the product’s highest value.(b) Fail to render or furnish a report, statement, or record required by the commission.(c) When engaged in the shipping or processing of blueberries or in the wholesale or retail trade of blueberries, to fail or refuse to furnish to the commission or its duly authorized agents, upon request, information concerning the name and address of the persons from whom he or she has received blueberries and the quantity so received.(d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept by this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79282 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79282.

79282.  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 secretary shall be subject to judicial review upon petition filed with the appropriate superior court.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79283 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79283.

79283.  (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 obtaining injunctive relief or specific performance, relating to this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under 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 5 (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 is not required. Injunctive relief shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or of inadequate remedy at law specified by Section 526 or 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 blueberries until there is full compliance with, and satisfaction of, the judgment.(d) Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, the court may order that the commission be reimbursed for reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs. Venue for these actions is 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. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79284 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79284.

79284.  Any action by the commission for any penalty or other remedy that is prescribed under this chapter shall be commenced within two years from the date of discovery of the alleged violation. Any action against the commission by any person shall be commenced within two years from the date of the alleged violation.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79285 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79285.

79285.  The commission is not required to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist in any action brought under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79286 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79286.

79286.  This chapter shall be liberally construed. If any section, clause, or part of this chapter is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid as applied to any person or as applied under certain circumstances, that decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any other persons or under any other circumstance.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79287 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 79287.

79287.  The termination of this chapter shall not affect or waive any right, duty, obligation, or liability that has arisen or that 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. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79291 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 79291.

79291.  (a) Five years after implementation of this chapter, the secretary shall hold a public hearing, after providing proper notice to all persons subject to this chapter and any other persons or entities who have requested, in writing, notice of the hearing, to determine whether the operation of this chapter should be continued. If the secretary finds after the hearing that a substantial question exists among the persons assessed under this chapter regarding whether the operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall submit the chapter to a reapproval referendum to be conducted among producers and handlers to determine whether the operation of this chapter shall be reapproved and continued in effect.(b) If the secretary finds after conducting a hearing that no substantial question exists or, if a reapproval referendum is required, that a majority of the eligible producers and a majority of eligible handlers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operation of this chapter, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain operative. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, he or she shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the current marketing season. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 79294. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 366, Sec. 1. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 79292 (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 26 - California Blueberry Commission|ARTICLE 8 - Continuation or Suspension and Termination|Section 79292.

79292.  Following a hearing, and favorable referendum if required, the process specified in Section 79291 shall be conducted by the secretary every five years thereafter between October 1 and September 30, unless a referendum is conducted as the result of a petition pursuant to Section 79293. In that case, the hearing, and referendum if required, shall be conducted every five years following the industry petitioned referendum.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 365, Sec. 9. (AB 1795) Effective January 1, 2011.)