If the Governor finds any referendum in order and that at least 60 percent of those voting are in opposition to the continuation of the assessment on soybeans, he shall so proclaim and upon such proclamation the assessment on soybeans will be discontinued. If the Governor finds that at least 60 percent of those voting are in favor of the continuation of the assessment on soybeans, the Governor shall not so proclaim.
1970, c. 431, §§ 3.1-684.9, 3.1-684.10; 1982, c. 603; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-2301. Soybean Board; composition and appointment of members
§ 3.2-2302. Soybean Board membership terms
§ 3.2-2303. Soybean Board officers and compensation
§ 3.2-2304. Powers and duties of Soybean Board
§ 3.2-2306. Management of referenda; Commissioner's duties; notice
§ 3.2-2307. Question to be printed on ballots
§ 3.2-2308. Persons eligible to vote
§ 3.2-2309. Referenda results; action of Governor
§ 3.2-2310. Production Areas designated
§ 3.2-2311. Virginia Soybean Fund established
§ 3.2-2312. Collection and disposition of assessment by handler; reports