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CA Food & Agri Code § 64675 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 7 - Referendum for Voluntary Fee Payment|Section 64675.

64675.  If the voluntary promotion and research program does not receive the required favorable vote or if less than the required number of producers have voted, another referendum shall not be petitioned for until after the expiration of a period of two years from the date of the referendum which failed.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 418.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64676 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 7 - Referendum for Voluntary Fee Payment|Section 64676.

64676.  No referendum shall be conducted pursuant to this article until after the expiration of a period of two years from the effective date of this article.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 418.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64691 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64691.

64691.  (a) In order to carry out the programs and administer the activities which are conducted pursuant to this chapter, except as specified in Sections 64691.5 and 64702, a fee of one dollar ($1) per head shall be paid on each sale of cattle and calves as specified in Section 64691.7. The fee shall be charged on all cattle and calves, except the following:(1) Hides, skins, or reduction animals.(2) Any cattle that are transported for purposes other than for sale or slaughter and without a change of ownership.(3) Any cattle custom slaughtered exclusively for the owner, members of the owner’s household, or the owner’s nonpaying guests or employees.(4) Any calves weighing less than 300 pounds.(b) The fee shall not be charged or collected more than once from each owner upon the same animal and is nonrefundable.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 291, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64691.1 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64691.1.

64691.1.  Each person who is required to pay or collect the fees which are required in Section 64691 shall maintain a complete and accurate record of all transactions subject to fees under this chapter. These records shall contain information required by the director relating to the payment or collection of fees, shall be preserved for a period of two years, and shall be offered and submitted for inspection and audit at any reasonable time upon written demand by the director or his or her duly authorized agent.All information obtained by the director or his or her duly authorized agent from any inspection or audit of records shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except when required in a judicial proceeding.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 265, Sec. 5. Effective July 11, 1986.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64691.5 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64691.5.

64691.5.  A fee greater than one dollar ($1) per head on cattle and calves prescribed by Section 64691 shall not be charged pursuant to that section under a mandatory fee payment program, unless and until the greater fee is approved by the producers in this state, by a referendum to be submitted to the producers by the secretary. The secretary shall find that the producers have approved any greater fee, if he or she finds that 60 percent of the producers voting in the referendum voted in favor of charging the greater fee. Ballots shall be provided to producers from a list provided by the council and approved by the secretary, and to other producers who request a ballot that provide proof of eligibility.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 291, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64691.7 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64691.7.

64691.7.  The fees required pursuant to Section 64691 shall be due and payable as follows:(a) The fee for cattle or calves, whether originating in the state or out of state, shall be paid by the seller. The fee shall be charged and collected from the seller or from the seller’s account and paid to the secretary by each operator of any stockyard, livestock auction market, slaughterhouse, or registered feedlot in the state. The fee is due and payable to the secretary on or before the 15th day of the month next succeeding the month in which the cattle and calves are sold. Fees that are not collected in the manner provided in this subdivision shall be collected from the seller by the Bureau of Livestock Identification at the time that brand inspection fees are collected.(b) The fee for cattle or calves for which the fee would not otherwise be collected pursuant to subdivision (a) and that are also exempt from brand inspection, shall be charged and collected from the seller in a manner determined by the department.(c) Any fees that are not collected in the manner specified in subdivision (a) or (b) shall be paid to the secretary directly by the seller on or before the 15th day of the month next succeeding the month in which the sale occurs.(d) A fee shall be paid for each head of cattle or calves slaughtered in the state unless specifically exempted by Section 64691 or 64702. If the fee is not deducted from the seller it shall be paid by the purchaser or slaughterer and is due and payable in the manner provided in this section.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 410, Sec. 1. (SB 965) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64693 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64693.

64693.  (a) Any person who fails to pay, collect, or remit any fees due within the time specified in this chapter shall be liable for administrative costs incurred by the department in enforcing this chapter, including the costs of any audit performed pursuant to Section 64691.1. In addition, the person shall be liable civilly in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each head of cattle or calves which is sold. The person shall also be liable for all of the following:(1) The total amount of fees due.(2) The cost of the civil suit including attorney’s fees.(3) Two percent interest per month on the unpaid balance of the fees owed.(b) At the request of the director, the Attorney General shall file an action in an appropriate court to collect any unpaid fees, civil penalties, and interest, or in the alternative, the department may bring the action when appropriate.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 265, Sec. 11. Effective July 11, 1986.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64693.5 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64693.5.

64693.5.  At the request of the director, the Attorney General shall petition an appropriate court for the issuance of an injunction, restraining any person in violation of any requirement specified in this chapter or regulations adopted pursuant thereto from continuing the violation. The court may also require the performance of any obligation imposed under this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 265, Sec. 12. Effective July 11, 1986.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64694 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64694.

64694.  The fees which are collected by the Bureau of Livestock Identification pursuant to this article shall be forwarded to the director at the same time and in the same manner as the inspection fees which are provided for in Article 9 (commencing with Section 21281) of Chapter 6 of Division 10. The director shall reimburse, from any money which is collected pursuant to this section, the Bureau of Livestock Identification and any other bureaus or agencies of the state for any additional expenses which are incurred by them in the administration or enforcement of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 265, Sec. 13. Effective July 11, 1986.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64695 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64695.

64695.  Any person who is subject to the fee which is required by Section 64691 may obtain a refund of the fee collected from him by submitting to the director a claim for such refund. Such claim shall be submitted in writing within 90 days after the date of the brand inspection or the date of payment of the fee to the director whichever date is later. The claim for refund shall contain such necessary information as the director may require.This section shall not become operative unless and until the promotion and research program is declared by the director to be voluntary pursuant to the provisions of Article 7 (commencing with Section 64671).(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 418.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64696 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64696.

64696.  (a) All money that is collected by the director 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 director or the council only for the necessary expenses that are incurred by the council and the director 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 that are prescribed by the director. The expenditure of the money is exempt from the provisions of Sections 925.6 and 16304 of the Government Code.(b) All expenditures by the council and the director 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.A copy of the audit shall be delivered within 30 days after completion of the audit to the Governor, the director, and the Controller.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1055, Sec. 21. Effective September 30, 2000.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64697 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64697.

64697.  Money which is deposited pursuant to Section 64696 may be invested and reinvested by the Treasurer or 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, or placed in a depository as provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16500) of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and handled in the same manner as money in the State Treasury. For these purposes, the money may also be combined with funds which are determined by the director to be available for investment pursuant to Section 58939. Any increment which is received from investment, reinvestment, or deposit made by the Treasurer shall be remitted to the council. The Treasurer may deduct from the remittance an amount equal to the reasonable cost incurred in carrying out this section or may bill the council for the costs, and the council shall pay the costs from money which is collected for it pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 417, Sec. 6.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64698 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64698.

64698.  The director, after consultation with the council, shall prepare an annual budget which sets forth in reasonable detail the proposed expenditures which he deems necessary for the performance by him and by the department of the duties which are imposed upon them by this chapter. He shall also prepare and submit to the council an annual statement, in reasonable detail, of his expenditures pursuant to this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64699 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64699.

64699.  The director may receive funds in such amounts as he may deem necessary to defray the initial expenses in making effective this chapter. The director shall reimburse those persons from whom said funds are received in the amounts received from any funds which are received by the director pursuant to Section 64691.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64700 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64700.

64700.  The director may accept contributions to advance the purposes of this chapter. If requested by the donor, such contributions shall be segregated and separately maintained for the use of the council.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64701 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64701.

64701.  Any inspector who is described in Section 20010 may accept voluntary contributions on behalf of the director. Such contributions may be supplementary to collections which are provided in Article 8 (commencing with Section 64691) of this chapter. Such contributions may be in lieu of the fees specified in Article 8 (commencing with Section 64691) if the promotion and research program is declared by the director to be voluntary pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 64671).(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 418.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64702 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 64702.

64702.  The following shall apply to this chapter so long as the federal Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. Sec. 2901 et seq.) and any resulting regulations are in effect. If the federal act is terminated by subsequent statute or in the manner specified in the act, this fact shall be certified by the secretary and this section shall be void and have no force and effect.(a) A fee shall not be collected pursuant to this chapter on the sale of cattle or calves that originated from out of state and for which a federal assessment was paid in the originating state in accordance with the requirements of the federal act. When no federal assessment on the sale was paid in the originating state, the secretary shall ensure that any federal assessment due is paid. This subdivision shall not prevent the collection of fees by the secretary on subsequent sales of the cattle or calves.(b) No fee shall be collected on the sale of cattle or calves if the sale is exempt from the federal act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(c) (1) No person shall be liable for more than a total of one dollar ($1) per head per sale of cattle or calves under this chapter and the federal act.(2) This subdivision does not apply to any fee increases approved by the secretary pursuant to Section 64691.5.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 291, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64731 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 9 - Termination|Section 64731.

64731.  The provisions of this chapter shall continue to be operative permanently except as provided in this article.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64732 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 9 - Termination|Section 64732.

64732.  A referendum among the state’s producers shall be conducted by the director in any of the following cases:(a) Whenever the director, on his own motion or at the request of the council, determines that it is no longer in the best interest of the state to continue the existence of the council and the programs established and maintained pursuant to this chapter.(b) Upon the receipt by the director of a petition for such a referendum signed by 3,000 of the state’s producers that signed the petition not more than six months prior to its presentation to the director.In either such event, the director shall thereupon prepare and mail to each producer as shown in the records of the department, a ballot form and self-addressed envelope.(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 418.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64733 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 9 - Termination|Section 64733.

64733.  The ballot form shall be substantially as follows: BALLOTCalifornia Beef Council LawTermination of Council and ProgramShall the existence of the California Beef Council and the programs established and maintained under the California Beef Council Law (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 64501) of Division 22 of the Agricultural Code) be discontinued and terminated?YES  NO  _____ Signature of Producers(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64734 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 9 - Termination|Section 64734.

64734.  If upon the count of the ballots the director finds that 30 percent, or more, of all producers established by the director’s list have voted and that 51 percent, or more, of the total number of producers voting have assented to the discontinuance and termination of the council and the programs which are established and maintained pursuant to this chapter, the director shall make a finding to that effect and declare the existence of the council and the programs which are established and maintained pursuant to this chapter discontinued and terminated at the end of the fiscal year in which the referendum is conducted.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64735 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 9 - Termination|Section 64735.

64735.  If upon a count of the ballots the director finds that less than 51 percent of the total number of producers voting have assented to such discontinuance and termination, he shall make a finding to that effect and the council and programs which are established and maintained pursuant to this chapter shall continue to remain in full force and effect.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 64736 (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 2 - California Beef Council Law|ARTICLE 9 - Termination|Section 64736.

64736.  On the expiration of this chapter pursuant to this article, the council shall remain in existence for the purpose of furnishing the director with a complete record of its outstanding financial obligations, accrued and to accrue. The director shall pay from the money deposited and disbursed as provided in Section 64696 such obligations and any obligations incurred by the director and the department under the terms and provisions of this section. Any money which remains shall be retained by the director to defray the expenses of formulation, issuance, administration or enforcement of any subsequent program for beef promotion. If no such program is undertaken within a period of three years from the date of termination of this chapter, such money shall be withdrawn from the approved depository and paid into the State Treasury, allocated to the Department of Agriculture Fund for use by the director in carrying out the hide and brand provisions of this code, when appropriated by the Legislature.(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)