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CA Food & Agri Code § 78241 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 3 - The California Asparagus Commission|Section 78241.

78241.  The state is not liable for the acts of the commission or its contracts. Payments of all claims arising by reason of the administration of this chapter or acts of the commission are limited to the funds collected by the commission.No member, alternate member, employee, or agent of the commission is personally liable for the contracts of the commission nor is any such person responsible individually in any way to any producer or any other person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts, either of commission or omission, as a principal, agent, or employee, except for his or her own individual acts of dishonesty or crime. No member, alternate member, employee, or agent of the commission, is responsible individually for any act or omission of any other member, alternate member, employee, or agent of the commission.Liability is several and not joint, and no member, alternate member, employee, or agent of the commission is liable for the default of any other member, alternate member, employee, or agent of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78245 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78245.

78245.  The powers and duties of the commission include, but are not limited to, all of those specified in this article.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78246 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78246.

78246.  The commission may adopt, amend, and repeal regulations and operating procedures necessary to carry out this chapter, including regulations governing appeals from actions taken by the commission pursuant to any of its regulations or operating procedures.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78247 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78247.

78247.  The commission may administer and enforce this chapter and perform all acts and exercise all powers incidental to, or in connection with, or deemed reasonably necessary for, the proper or advisable effectuation of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78248 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78248.

78248.  The commission may appoint its own officers, including a chairperson, one or more vice chairpersons, and other officers as it deems necessary. The officers have the powers and duties delegated to them by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78249 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78249.

78249.  The commission may employ a person to serve at the pleasure of the commission as president and chief executive officer of the commission, and other personnel, including legal counsel, necessary to carry out this chapter.The commission may retain a management firm or the staff from any board, commission, or agency of the state or federal government to perform the functions prescribed by this section under the control of the commission. If any person employed by the commission engages in any conduct that the secretary determines is not in the public interest or that is in violation of this chapter, the secretary shall notify the commission of the conduct and request that corrective and, if appropriate, disciplinary action be taken by the commission. If the commission fails or refuses to correct the situation or to take disciplinary action satisfactory to the secretary, the secretary may suspend or discharge the person.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 156. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78250 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78250.

78250.  The commission may fix the compensation for all employees of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78251 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78251.

78251.  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. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78252 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78252.

78252.  The commission may establish offices and incur expenses, enter into any and all contracts and agreements, create liabilities, borrow funds in advance of receipt of assessments, and repay producers for costs incurred during the initial formation of the commission, 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. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78253 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78253.

78253.  The commission shall keep accurate books, records, and accounts of all its dealings that 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 producers, and a copy of the summary shall also be submitted to the department. In addition, the secretary may, as he or she determines necessary, conduct or cause to be conducted a fiscal and compliance audit of the commission.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 157. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78254 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78254.

78254.  The commission may present facts to, and negotiate with, state, federal, and foreign agencies on matters which affect this chapter, to the extent permitted by federal law.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78255 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78255.

78255.  The commission may make, in its name, contracts to receive or render services in formulating and conducting plans and programs and any other contracts or agreements that the commission deems necessary for carrying out this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78256 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78256.

78256.  The commission may conduct, and contract with others to conduct, any of the following:(a) Programs for the development, maintenance, and expansion of foreign and domestic markets, including initiating and participating in trade and tariff related hearings and proceedings.(b) Programs for promotion of asparagus sales, including marketing research and advertising and promotion.(c) Programs for production and processing research.(d) Any other programs or actions in furtherance of the production and sale of asparagus.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78257 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78257.

78257.  The commission may accept contributions or matching private, state, or federal funds, and employ or make contributions of funds to other persons or state or federal agencies, for purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78258 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78258.

78258.  The commission may publish and distribute, without charge, bulletins and other communications for the dissemination of information to producers.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78259 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78259.

78259.  The commission shall establish an assessment rate to defray the operating costs of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78260 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78260.

78260.  The commission shall adopt an annual budget according to accepted accounting practices. The secretary shall concur in the adoption of the budget prior to the encumbrance of funds, except for encumbrances necessary to pay the compensation of employees of the commission.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 158. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78261 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78261.

78261.  The commission shall annually prepare and submit to the secretary, for his or her concurrence, a statement of contemplated activities authorized pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 159. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78262 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78262.

78262.  The commission and the secretary shall keep confidential and shall not disclose, except when required by a court order after a hearing in a judicial proceeding involving this chapter and except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c) of Section 78270, all lists of producers in their possession.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 160. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78263 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 78263.

78263.  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. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78270 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78270.

78270.  (a) Within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, the secretary shall establish a list of producers eligible to vote on the implementation of this chapter. In establishing the list, the secretary may require that handlers submit the names and mailing addresses of all known producers. The secretary also may require that the information provided include the quantity of asparagus produced by each producer or, in the alternative, may establish procedures for receiving the information at the time of the referendum vote conducted pursuant to Section 78271. The request for the information shall be in writing, and the requested information shall be filed within 10 days following receipt of the request.(b) Any producer whose name does not appear upon 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 producer. The absence of a producer’s name from the list does not exempt the producer from paying assessments and does not invalidate any industry votes conducted pursuant to this article.(c) Proponents and opponents of the commission may contact producers on the lists in a form and manner prescribed by the secretary if all expenses associated with the contacts are paid in advance.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 161. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78271 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78271.

78271.  (a) 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 have participated and that either of the following has occurred:(1) 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 quantity of asparagus in the preceding marketing year by all of the producers who voted 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 marketed 65 percent or more of the total quantity of asparagus in the preceding marketing year by all of the producers who voted in the referendum.(b) The secretary shall use fresh weight in calculating the quantity of asparagus for purposes of the voting in subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 162. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78272 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78272.

78272.  The secretary shall establish a period to conduct the referendum that shall not be less than 10 days nor more than 60 days in duration, and may prescribe additional procedures that may be necessary to conduct the referendum. If the initial period established is less than 60 days, the secretary may extend the period to not more than 60 days.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 163. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78273 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78273.

78273.  The failure of a producer to receive a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1058, Sec. 1. Effective September 19, 1990.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78274 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78274.

78274.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given as provided in Section 78271, the secretary shall certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all producers whose names and addresses are on file with the secretary.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 164. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78275 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78275.

78275.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given as provided in Section 78271, the secretary shall 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.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 165. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78276 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78276.

78276.  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 any election meetings at least 10 days before the meeting date. To be eligible for election to the commission, producer nominees shall present to the secretary a nomination petition with the signatures of at least three eligible producers.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 383, Sec. 9. (AB 1389) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78277 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78277.

78277.  Subsequent to the first election of members of the commission pursuant to this chapter, persons to be elected to the commission shall be selected pursuant to nomination and election procedures that are adopted by the commission with the concurrence of the secretary.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 167. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78277.5 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78277.5.

78277.5.  Subsequent to the initial implementation referendum vote and the first election of commissioners, the commission shall establish procedures for the purpose of providing persons subject to this chapter with access to producers on the commission’s list of producers for purposes related to an election or referendum or an act or determination of the commission. Access to producers shall not include actual release or disclosure of the commission’s confidential list of producers.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 168. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 78278 (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 21 - California Asparagus Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 78278.

78278.  (a) Prior to the secretary holding the referendum pursuant to Section 78271, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the secretary the amount that the secretary determines necessary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the referendum.(b) Any funds not used in carrying out Section 78271 shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the secretary.(c) Upon the 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 Section 78271 and for any legal expenses and other costs incurred in establishing the commission.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 727, Sec. 169. Effective January 1, 1996.)