If the Governor finds any referenda in order, and that at least a simple majority of those voting are in opposition to the continuation of the equine infectious anemia test assessment, he shall so proclaim and upon such proclamation the assessment shall be discontinued. If the Governor finds that at least a simple majority of those voting are in favor of the continuation of the assessment, the Governor shall not so proclaim.
2005, cc. 497, 588, § 3.1-22.66; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 17 - Horse Industry Board
§ 3.2-1700. Horse Industry Board; composition and appointment of members; quorum
§ 3.2-1701. Horse Industry Board membership terms
§ 3.2-1703. Powers and duties of Horse Industry Board
§ 3.2-1704. Virginia Horse Industry Promotion and Development Fund established
§ 3.2-1705. Management of referenda; Commissioner's duties; notice
§ 3.2-1706. Commissioner to maintain referenda results
§ 3.2-1707. Fees to be assessed; State Veterinarian to collect
§ 3.2-1709. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-1710. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-1711. Referenda results; action of Governor
§ 3.2-1714. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-1715. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-1716. Action of Governor if a simple majority of voters favors assessment
§ 3.2-1719. Collection and disposition of assessment by manufacturer; report
§ 3.2-1720. Records to be kept by manufacturer
§ 3.2-1721. Collection of delinquent assessments; civil action