Code of Alabama
Article 8 - Catfish Industry.
Section 2-8-278 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On.

Any referendum conducted under the provisions of this article may be held on a statewide basis pursuant to rules and regulations adopted for the holding of such referendum. All producers of catfish who shall be subject to any assessments levied under the provisions of this article shall be entitled to vote in the referendum; provided, that only catfish producers who purchase catfish feed in this state in the year immediately preceding and not less than 30 days prior to this referendum shall be eligible to participate in this referendum. However, the certified association may request of the catfish producer such additional information as may be required to verify the eligibility of the producer to vote. Such data or information may include a certification from the county extension agent's office or the United States Soil Conservation Service office. 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 of five years in an amount set forth in the call for such referendum, which amount shall not exceed the limitations prescribed by this article.

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.