Code of Alabama
Article 8 - Catfish Industry.
Section 2-8-272 - Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest.

It is hereby further declared to be in the public interest and highly advantageous to the economy of the state that catfish producers 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 catfish and catfish products.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 2 - Agriculture.

Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.

Article 8 - Catfish Industry.

Section 2-8-270 - Legislative Purpose and Intent.

Section 2-8-271 - Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade.

Section 2-8-272 - Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest.

Section 2-8-273 - Application of Catfish Producers' Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Generally.

Section 2-8-274 - Application of Catfish Producers' Association for Certification and Approval to Conduct Referendum - Action by Board on Application.

Section 2-8-275 - Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment.

Section 2-8-276 - Notice of Referendum.

Section 2-8-277 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.

Section 2-8-278 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On.

Section 2-8-279 - Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Results; Limitations on Assessments.

Section 2-8-280 - Subsequent Referendums.

Section 2-8-281 - Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses.

Section 2-8-282 - Remission of Collections to Treasurer of Association.

Section 2-8-283 - Refund of Assessment to Purchaser of Catfish Feed.

Section 2-8-284 - Exempt Sales.

Section 2-8-285 - Bond of Treasurer of Association.

Section 2-8-286 - Expenditure of Assessments.

Section 2-8-287 - Joint Programs With Other States.

Section 2-8-288 - Annual Audit of Association; Examination by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Publication of Statement.

Section 2-8-289 - Rules and Regulations.

Section 2-8-290 - Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association.

Section 2-8-291 - Penalty for Failure to Deduct and Pay Over Assessment; Inspection of Books and Records; Injunctions.