Code of Alabama
Article 5 - Eggs and Egg Products.
Section 2-8-168 - Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association.

It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, through the facilities of the Department of Agriculture and Industries, to enforce and collect the assessment charges levied upon the sale of hens under the provisions of this article and to enforce the rules and regulations of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries relative thereto. The State Board of Agriculture and Industries shall have authority at any time to revoke or cancel any approval or certification of an association in the event it finds that such association is not carrying out its promotional program in accordance with the provisions of this article and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Before any certification may be revoked, the certified organization shall be given notice and an opportunity to be heard by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries upon the question of whether its certification should be revoked.

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.