Upon being certified by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries as provided in Section 2-8-44, such association shall thereupon be fully authorized and empowered to hold and conduct on the part of the Alabama swine producers a referendum wherein they shall be entitled to vote on the question of whether or not they shall levy upon themselves an assessment under and subject to and for the purpose stated in this article. The referendum shall be conducted on a statewide basis.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Promotion of Agricultural Industries and Products.
Section 2-8-40 - Legislative Purpose and Intent.
Section 2-8-41 - Authorized Activities Not Illegal or in Restraint of Trade.
Section 2-8-42 - Referendum and Assessments Declared to Be in Public Interest.
Section 2-8-45 - Authority of Certified Association to Conduct Referendum on Assessment.
Section 2-8-46 - Notice of Referendum.
Section 2-8-47 - Conduct of Referendum; Payment of Expense.
Section 2-8-48 - Eligibility to Vote in Referendum; Question to Be Voted On.
Section 2-8-50 - Subsequent Referendums.
Section 2-8-51 - Collection of Assessments; Deductions for Expenses.
Section 2-8-52 - Remission of Collections to Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-54 - Refund of Assessment to Swine Producer.
Section 2-8-55 - Exempt Sales.
Section 2-8-56 - Bond of Treasurer of Association.
Section 2-8-57 - Expenditure of Assessments.
Section 2-8-58 - Joint Programs With Other States.
Section 2-8-60 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 2-8-61 - Enforcement Duties of Commissioner; Revocation of Certification of Association.