Code of Alabama
Article 5 - Eggs and Egg Products.
Section 2-8-158 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On; Period During Which Assessments Levied.

Any referendum conducted under this article may be held on an area or statewide basis, as may be determined by the certified association, pursuant to and in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted for holding of such referendum. All owners of hens engaged in the production of eggs who shall be subject to any assessment levied under this article shall be entitled to vote in the referendum. In such referendum, individuals so eligible for participation therein shall vote upon the question of whether there shall be levied an assessment for a period, as provided in this article, in an amount set forth in the call for such referendum, which amount shall not exceed the limitations prescribed by this article. In the event the required number of owners of hens engaged in the production of eggs vote in favor of levying and collecting assessments as authorized in this article, the period of time during which such assessment shall be levied shall be five years following the first referendum and for periods of three years for subsequent referendums, as provided in Section 2-8-160.

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.