Upon a petition, or its own motion, or that of an interested person properly made, the Board may hold a referendum on the continuance of the tax. If a petition is not presented to the Board or the Board is not otherwise advised, the tax to support additional research and promotion of potatoes shall continue to be levied and collected as provided for in this article. The cost of conducting any referendum as prescribed in this article shall be paid from funds paid into the Virginia Potato Fund. The Board shall adopt regulations governing the conduct of referenda pursuant to § 3.2-112.
1982, c. 126, § 3.1-684.30; 2008, c. 860; 2012, cc. 803, 835.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-1801. Potato Board; composition and appointment of members
§ 3.2-1803. Potato Board meetings and quorum
§ 3.2-1804. Powers and duties of the Potato Board
§ 3.2-1806. Management of referenda; Commissioner's duties; notice
§ 3.2-1807. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-1808. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-1809. Referenda results; action of Governor
§ 3.2-1810. Virginia Potato Fund established
§ 3.2-1811. Collection and disposition of tax by handler; reports
§ 3.2-1812. Collection of delinquent tax; civil action
§ 3.2-1813. Records to be kept by handlers
§ 3.2-1814. Falsification of records; misdemeanor
§ 3.2-1816. Standards required of seed potatoes
§ 3.2-1818. Inspection of potatoes; right of entry; fees; records required
§ 3.2-1819. "Stop sale" order; seizure; condemnation
§ 3.2-1820. Commissioner may permit sale of substandard potatoes and experimental varieties