It is hereby further declared to be in the public interest and highly advantageous to the economy of the state that cattle owners 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 cattle and beef products.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.
Section 2-8-1 - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Section 2-8-2 - Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade.
Section 2-8-3 - Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest.
Section 2-8-6 - Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment.
Section 2-8-7 - Notice of Referendum.
Section 2-8-8 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.
Section 2-8-9 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On.
Section 2-8-10 - Majority Vote Required for Approval of Assessment; Canvass of Referendum Results.
Section 2-8-11 - Subsequent Referendums.
Section 2-8-12 - Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses.
Section 2-8-13 - Remittances to Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-15 - Refund of Assessment to Cattle Owner.
Section 2-8-16 - Bond of Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-17 - Expenditure of Assessments.
Section 2-8-18 - Joint Programs With Other States.
Section 2-8-20 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 2-8-21 - Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association.
Section 2-8-22 - Penalty for Failure to Deduct and Pay Over Assessment.