(a) Provisions applicable to amendments to ordersExcept as provided in subsection (b), the provisions of this chapter applicable to orders shall be applicable to amendments to orders.
(b) Approval of amendments by cotton producers and importersNo amendment to an order issued under this chapter shall be effective unless the Secretary determines that—(1) with respect to an amendment referred to in subsection (b) or (c) of section 2107 of this title, the amendment is approved by producers and importers of cotton as provided in such section; or
(2) with respect to any other amendment, that the amendment is approved by a majority of cotton producers and importers subject to the order voting in the referendum.
(c) Disapproval of any amendment to order not deemed to invalidate such orderThe disapproval of any amendment to an order issued under this chapter shall not be deemed to invalidate such order.
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CHAPTER 53— COTTON RESEARCH AND PROMOTION
§ 2101. Congressional declaration of policy
§ 2102. Orders of Secretary to cotton handlers
§ 2103. Notice and hearing upon proposed orders
§ 2104. Finding and issuance of orders
§ 2105. Permissive terms and conditions in orders
§ 2106. Required terms and conditions in orders
§ 2108. Suspension and termination of orders
§ 2109. Provisions applicable to amendments
§ 2110. Refund of producer assessments
§ 2111. Administrative review of orders; petition; hearing; judicial review
§ 2112. Enforcement of orders; penalty for willful violation
§ 2113. Certification of cotton producer organizations
§ 2115. Investigations by Secretary; subpenas; oaths and affirmations; judicial aid
§ 2118. Authorization of appropriations
§ 2120. Cotton; investigation of new uses; cooperation with State and other agencies
§ 2122. Authorization of appropriations for cotton ginning studies