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CA Food & Agri Code § 76294 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 76294.

76294.  The commission may collect information, including, but not limited to, industry statistics, and may publish and distribute, without charge, a bulletin or other communication for dissemination of information to producers and handlers.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76295 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 76295.

76295.  The commission may establish an assessment rate to defray operating costs of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76296 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 76296.

76296.  The commission may establish an annual budget according to accepted accounting practices. The budget shall be concurred in by the director prior to disbursement of funds, except for disbursements made pursuant to Section 76286.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76297 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 76297.

76297.  The commission may submit to the director, for his or her concurrence, an annual statement of contemplated activities authorized pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76298 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 76298.

76298.  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. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76311 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76311.

76311.  (a) Not later than April 1, 1999, or as soon thereafter as possible, the secretary shall establish a list of producers eligible to vote on implementation of this chapter. In establishing the list, the secretary may require that handlers, producers, and others submit the names and mailing addresses of all producers. The secretary also may require that the information provided include the quantity of wool produced by each producer or, in the alternative, may establish procedures for receiving the information at the time of the referendum vote specified in Section 76312. The request for the information shall be in writing. The information shall be filed within 30 days following receipt of the written request.(b) Any producer whose name does not appear on the secretary’s list may have his or her name established on the list by filing with the secretary a signed statement, identifying himself or herself as a producer. Failure to be on the list does not exempt the producer from paying assessments.(c) Prior to the certification of a favorable vote as provided in Section 76315, the secretary shall allow producers to view the list of names of producers created pursuant to subdivision (a). The list shall be viewed only at the department and shall not be photocopied.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 575, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76312 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76312.

76312.  This chapter, except as necessary to conduct an implementation referendum vote, shall not become operative until the director finds in a referendum vote conducted by the director that at least 40 percent of the total number of producers from the list established by the director pursuant to this article, participate, and that either of the following occurred:(a) Sixty-five percent or more of the producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of the provisions of this chapter, and the producers so voting marketed a majority of the total quantity of wool in the preceding season by all of the producers who voted in the referendum.(b) A majority of the producers who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the producers so voting marketed 65 percent or more of the total quantity of wool in the preceding season by all of the producers who voted in the referendum.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76313 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76313.

76313.  The director shall establish a period in which to conduct the referendum which 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 director may extend the period, however the total referendum period may not exceed 60 days.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76314 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76314.

76314.  Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76315 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76315.

76315.  If the director finds that a favorable vote has been given as provided in Section 76312, he or she shall certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all producers whose names and addresses may be on file with the director.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76316 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76316.

76316.  If the director finds that a favorable vote has not been given as provided in Section 76312, he or she shall certify and declare all provisions of this chapter inoperative.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76317 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76317.

76317.  Upon certification of the commission, the director shall contact all producers in each district by mail, or call meetings of producers in each district for the purpose of nominating and electing persons for appointment to the commission. All producers on the director’s list shall be given written notice of any election meetings at least 15 days prior to the meeting date.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76318 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76318.

76318.  To be eligible for election to the commission, producer nominees must present to the director a nomination petition with the signatures of at least 10 eligible producers from the district from which the nominee is seeking election.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76319 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76319.

76319.  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 as shall be established by the commission with the concurrence of the director.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76320 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 76320.

76320.  (a) Prior to the referendum vote conducted by the director pursuant to Section 76312, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the director the amount that the director deems necessary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the vote.(b) Any funds not used in carrying out Section 76312 shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the director.(c) Upon establishment of the commission, the commission is authorized to reimburse the proponents of the commission for any funds deposited with the director which were used in carrying out Section 76312, and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in establishing the commission.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76341 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76341.

76341.  (a) The commission shall, not later than March 31 of each year, or as soon thereafter as possible, establish the assessment for the following marketing year.(b) The assessment for the first marketing year shall be six cents ($0.06) per pound on all wool marketed by producers.(c) For the second and subsequent marketing years, the assessment shall not exceed eight cents ($0.08) per pound on all wool marketed by producers, as determined by the commission, unless a greater fee is approved by producers pursuant to the procedures specified in Section 76381.(d) The commission may establish an assessment rate that is different for offsort wool or offsorts than for other wool, provided that the rate does not exceed the maximum assessment authorized in subdivision (c).(e) The assessment rate for wool, other than offsort wool, shall not be increased by more than one-half of one cent ($0.005) each marketing year.(f) A fee greater than twelve cents ($0.12) per pound may not be charged unless that fee is approved by the Legislature by statute.(g) Assessments provided for in this section shall be upon the producer. The handler shall deduct the assessment from amounts paid by him or her to the producer and shall be a trustee of those funds until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76341.5 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76341.5.

76341.5.  This chapter does not apply to the wool produced only for the producer’s home use. However, the producer shall file an affidavit with the commission establishing that he or she has not marketed the wool. The commission shall then determine whether the affidavit should be approved.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76341.7 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76341.7.

76341.7.  This article applies to wool that was removed from sheep after December 31, 1998.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 29, Sec. 1. Effective May 26, 1999.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76342 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76342.

76342.  Every handler shall keep a complete and accurate record of all wool handled with the name of the producer whose wool was handled. When the wool handled was acquired from a person who is not a producer, the handler shall determine from that person the name of the producer for the purposes of the records required by this section. The records shall be in simple form and contain information as the commission shall prescribe. The records shall be preserved by the handler for a period of five years and shall be offered and submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written demand of the commission or its duly authorized agent.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76343 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76343.

76343.  All proprietary information obtained by the commission or the director from producers or handlers or any other source, and all lists of producers in the possession of the commission or the director are confidential and shall not be disclosed except when required by a court order after a hearing in a judicial proceeding regarding this chapter. Information on volume shipments, commodity value, and other related information which is required for reports to governmental agencies, financial reports made to the commission or aggregate sales and inventory information, and any other information which the handlers request from the commission to receive in total, excluding individual handler information, may be disclosed by the commission.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76344 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76344.

76344.  Every handler shall be personally liable for the payment of collected assessments and failure of a handler to collect the assessment from a producer shall not exempt the handler from liability.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76345 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76345.

76345.  Any assessment which is levied as provided for in this chapter is a personal debt of every producer so assessed. Failure of a handler to collect the assessment shall not relieve the producer of the obligation to pay the assessment.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76346 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76346.

76346.  Any producer or handler 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 due and, in addition, 11/2 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76347 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 6 - Assessments and Records|Section 76347.

76347.  When the handler is a corporation, all of the directors and officers of the corporation in their capacity as individuals shall be included, and any liability for failing to collect or make payment of assessments, of which a corporate handler may be subject to under this chapter, shall also include identical liability upon each director or officer of the corporation.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76361 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 76361.

76361.  It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:(a) Fail or refuse to render or furnish a report, statement, or record required by the commission.(b) Willfully render or furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission.(c) When engaged in the handling of wool, to fail or refuse to furnish the commission or its duly authorized agents, information concerning the name and address of the producers or other persons from whom wool has been received and the quantity so received.(d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76362 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 76362.

76362.  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 that purpose. Appeals from decisions of the commission may be made to the director. The determination of the director shall be subject to judicial review upon petition, filed with the appropriate superior court.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1102, Sec. 1.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 76363 (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 15 - California Sheep Commission|ARTICLE 7 - Actions and Penalties|Section 76363.

76363.  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 the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance, regarding this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to 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.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 of the Code of Civil Procedure 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 inadequate remedy at law specified in Section 526 and 527 of the Code of Civil Procedure is not required.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 the commodity subject to this chapter until there is full compliance and satisfaction of the judgment. Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, it shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs. Venue for these actions may be established 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.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 397, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2002.)