Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 76961
Implementation and Voting Procedure for Handlers
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2015
As of January 1, 2011
On the termination of the council 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 any outstanding 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 salmon promotion. If no such program is undertaken within a period of three years from the date of termination of the council, that money shall be withdrawn from the approved depository and paid into the special account for enchancement and restoration programs established pursuant to Section 7861 of the Fish and Game Code.
On or before January 31, 2016, the secretary shall establish a list of handlers eligible to vote on whether they shall be subject to this chapter. In establishing the list, the secretary may require that handlers provide receipts of the quantity of salmon received from commercial salmon vessel operators in the previous season. The secretary may also request the assistance of the Director of Fish and Wildlife in compiling the list. The request for the information shall be in writing and shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of Section 8022 of the Fish and Game Code. The list shall be filed within 30 days following receipt of the written notice.
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