78721. If the secretary finds after conducting a hearing that no substantial question exists or that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain operative. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, he or she shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the marketing season ending the last day of February 2002. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 78724. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.
(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 210, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)