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CA Food & Agri Code § 77268 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 3 - The California Pepper Commission|Section 77268.

77268.  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 of the commission, alternate member, or any employee or agent thereof, is personally liable for the contracts of the commission. No member of the commission, alternate member, or any employee or agent thereof, is responsible individually in any way to any producer, handler, or any other person for errors in judgment, mistakes, or other acts, either of the commission or omission, as principal, agent, or employee, except for his or her own individual acts of dishonesty or crime. No member of the commission, alternate member, or any employee or agent thereof, is responsible individually for any act or omission of any other member of the commission, alternate member, or any employee or agent thereof. Liability is several and not joint, and no member of the commission, alternate member, or any employee or agent thereof, is liable for the default of any other member of the commission, alternate member, or any employee or agent thereof.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77281 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77281.

77281.  The powers and duties of the commission include, but are not limited to, all of those contained in this article.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77282 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77282.

77282.  The commission may adopt and from time to time alter, rescind, modify, and amend all proper and necessary bylaws, rules, regulations, operating procedures, and orders for carrying out this chapter, including rules for appeals from any bylaw, rule, regulation, operating procedure, or order of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77283 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77283.

77283.  The commission may administer and enforce this chapter and do and perform all acts and exercise all powers incidental to, or in connection with, or deemed reasonably necessary for, proper or advisable effectuation of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77284 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77284.

77284.  The commission may appoint its own officers, including a chairperson, one or more vice chairpersons, and other officers as it deems necessary. The officers shall have the powers and duties delegated to them by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77285 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77285.

77285.  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 committee of the state or federal government to perform the functions prescribed by this section under the control of the commission. If the person 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. In the event that 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. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.2. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77286 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77286.

77286.  The commission may fix the compensation for all employees of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77287 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77287.

77287.  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. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77288 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77288.

77288.  The commission may establish offices and incur expenses, enter into any and all contracts and agreements, create liabilities, and borrow funds in advance of receipt of assessments 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. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77289 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77289.

77289.  The commission shall keep accurate books, records, and accounts of all of its dealings which 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 handlers, a copy of which 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. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.3. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77290 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77290.

77290.  The commission may present facts to, and negotiate with state, federal, and foreign agencies on matters which affect this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77291 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77291.

77291.  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 may deem necessary for carrying out this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77292 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77292.

77292.  The commission may conduct, and contract with others to conduct, production research, including the study, analysis, accumulation, and dissemination of information obtained from the research or elsewhere, regarding this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77293 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77293.

77293.  The commission may accept contributions or match private, state, or federal funds, and employ or make contributions of funds to other persons or state or federal agencies, for purposes of carrying out this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77294 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77294.

77294.  The commission may publish and distribute, without charge, a bulletin or other communication for dissemination of information to producers and handlers.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77295 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77295.

77295.  The commission shall establish an assessment rate to defray operating costs of the commission.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77296 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77296.

77296.  The commission shall establish an annual budget according to accepted accounting practices. The budget shall be concurred in by the secretary prior to disbursement of funds, except for disbursements made pursuant to Section 77286.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.4. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77297 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77297.

77297.  The commission shall submit to the secretary for his or her concurrence, an annual statement of contemplated activities authorized pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.5. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77298 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77298.

77298.  The commission and the secretary shall keep confidential and shall not disclose, except when required in a judicial proceeding, all lists of producers and handlers in their possession.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.6. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77299 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 77299.

77299.  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. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77311 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77311.

77311.  (a) Within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, the secretary shall have established a list of producers and handlers eligible to vote on implementation of this chapter. In establishing the list, the secretary may require that producers, handlers, and others submit the names and mailing addresses of all producers and handlers. The secretary also may require that the information provided include the quantity of peppers produced by each producer and the quantity of peppers handled by each handler, or, in the alternative, may establish procedures for receiving the information at the time of the referendum vote specified in Section 77312. The request for the information shall be in writing and shall be filed within 10 days following receipt of the request.(b) Any producer or handler 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 or handler. Failure to be on the list does not exempt the person 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 and handlers on the lists in a form and manner prescribed by the secretary so long as all expenses associated with the contacts are paid in advance.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.7. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77312 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77312.

77312.  This chapter, except as necessary to conduct an implementation referendum vote, shall not become operative until the secretary finds as follows 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 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 peppers 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 peppers in the preceding marketing year by all of the producers who voted 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, have participated, and that either of the following has occurred:(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 peppers in the preceding marketing year by all of the handlers who voted 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 peppers in the preceding marketing year by all of the handlers who voted in the referendum.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.8. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77313 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77313.

77313.  The secretary shall use fresh weight in calculating the volume voted pursuant to Section 77312. For converting dry weight and seed weight to fresh equivalent weight the secretary shall use the following ratios: 5.3 to 1 for dry weight and 220 to 1 for seed weight.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.9. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77314 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77314.

77314.  The secretary shall establish a period in that 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 secretary may extend the period, however, the total referendum period may not exceed 60 days.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.91. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77315 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77315.

77315.  Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate a referendum.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 335, Sec. 1. Effective July 14, 1988.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77316 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77316.

77316.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given as provided in Section 77312, the secretary shall certify and give notice of the favorable vote to all affected producers and handlers whose names and addresses are on file with the secretary.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.92. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77317 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77317.

77317.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given as provided in Section 77312, the secretary shall certify and declare this chapter inoperative. The director may conduct another implementation referendum vote one year or more after the previous vote has been taken.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.93. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77318 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77318.

77318.  Upon certification of the commission, the secretary shall do the following:(a) Contact all producers in each district by mail or call meetings of producers in each district 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 prior to the meeting date. To be eligible for election to the commission, producer nominees must present to the secretary a nomination petition with the signatures of at least three eligible producers from the district from which the nominee is seeking election.(b) Contact all handlers by mail or by calling a meeting for the purpose of nominating and electing persons to the commission. All handlers on the secretary’s list shall be given written notice of any election meetings at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. To be eligible for election to the commission, handler nominees must present to the secretary a nomination petition with the signatures of at least two eligible handlers who are engaged in the same type of handler activity as the handler seeking nomination.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.94. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77319 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77319.

77319.  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 established by the commission with the concurrence of the secretary.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.95. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Food & Agri Code § 77320 (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 17 - California Pepper Commission|ARTICLE 5 - Implementation and Voting Procedures|Section 77320.

77320.  (a) Prior to the referendum vote conducted by the secretary pursuant to Section 77312, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the secretary the amount that the secretary 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 77312 shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the secretary.(c) Upon establishment of the commission, the commission is authorized to reimburse the proponents of the commission for any funds deposited with the secretary that were used in carrying out Section 77312 and for any legal expenses and costs incurred in establishing the commission.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 167, Sec. 8.96. Effective January 1, 2005.)