The Governor shall examine all matters relating to the referendum and whether a majority of the producers voting expressed a desire for additional research, education, publicity, advertising, and other means of promotion and continuing the levying of the tax to support them. If the Governor finds the referendum in order and that a majority of those voting are in opposition to the continuation of the levying of the tax on potatoes, he shall so proclaim and upon such proclamation the tax on potatoes shall be discontinued. If the Governor finds that a majority of those voting are in favor of the continuation of the tax on potatoes, the Governor shall not so proclaim.
1982, c. 126, § 3.1-684.28; 2008, c. 860.
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