Sec. 9a.
Except as otherwise provided in this act, a referendum under this act shall be valid for 5 years. Every 5 years, the department shall conduct a referendum at which growers shall vote whether or not the commission shall continue to levy the assessments and otherwise carry out this act. If a majority of the growers voting who represent a majority of the hundredweight sold in the previous year vote against having the commission continue to function, the commission shall cease its operations and deliver its assets to the director who shall transfer the assets to Michigan state university for potato research. A grower is entitled to 1 vote and the grower must be able to verify the hundredweight claimed as being sold on the ballot.
History: Add. 1996, Act 99, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1996 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 202, Eff. Mar. 14, 2014
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 290 - Weights, Measures, and Standards
Act 29 of 1970 - State Potato Industry Commission (290.421 - 290.430)
Section 290.421 - Definitions.
Section 290.423 - Powers and Duties of Commission; Rules.
Section 290.424a - Exemption of Certain Information From Freedom of Information Act.
Section 290.425 - Failure to Pay Assessment; Penalty.
Section 290.426 - Failure to Pay Assessment or File Report; False Information; Penalty.
Section 290.427 - Enforcement; Reimbursement for Costs; Appropriation.