Code of Alabama
Article 5 - Eggs and Egg Products.
Section 2-8-153 - Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally.

Any nonprofit association of producers of eggs and egg products or any nonprofit association organized for the benefit and betterment of the poultry industry of the State of Alabama may make application to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries for certification and approval for the purpose of conducting a referendum among owners or others in possession of hens who are engaged in egg production in the State of Alabama, upon the question of levying an assessment and collecting, expending and utilizing the same for the purpose or purposes authorized under this article and as stated in such referendum. Any nonprofit association approved or certified under this article by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries shall be authorized to execute or carry out such a promotional program within the limits prescribed by this article.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 2 - Agriculture.

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 2-8-154 - Application for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application.

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 2-8-158 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On; Period During Which Assessments Levied.

Section 2-8-159 - Two Thirds Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Amount of Assessment.

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 2-8-166 - Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement.

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.

Section 2-8-170 - Permit Required of Sellers of Hens.

Section 2-8-171 - Penalty; Inspection of Books and Records.