It is hereby further declared to be in the public interest and advantageous to the economy of the state that owners and others in possession of hens who produce eggs and egg products be permitted by referendum, as provided in this article, to levy upon themselves an assessment and to provide for the collection thereof for the financing or contributing toward the financing of a program of research, education, advertising and other methods designed to increase or promote the efficient and economical production, distribution and marketing, as well as the increased use, consumption and sale, of eggs and egg products.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.
Article 5 - Eggs and Egg Products.
Section 2-8-150 - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Section 2-8-151 - Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade.
Section 2-8-152 - Referendum to Levy Assessment Declared to Be in Public Interest.
Section 2-8-153 - Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally.
Section 2-8-155 - Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment.
Section 2-8-156 - Notice of Referendum.
Section 2-8-157 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.
Section 2-8-160 - Subsequent Referendums.
Section 2-8-161 - Collection of Assessment; Deductions for Expenses.
Section 2-8-162 - Remittances to Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-163 - Bond of Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-164 - Expenditure of Assessments.
Section 2-8-165 - Joint Programs With Other States.
Section 2-8-167 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 2-8-168 - Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association.
Section 2-8-169 - Refund of Assessment.