Upon being certified by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries in the manner set forth in Section 2-8-154, such organization shall thereupon be fully authorized and empowered to hold and conduct on the part of the producers of eggs in Alabama a referendum wherein they shall be entitled to vote on the question of whether or not an assessment shall be levied upon such producers under and subject to and for the purpose stated in this article. The referendum may be conducted either on a statewide or area basis as may be determined by the certified association and approved by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries.
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.