2005 California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 52931-52938 Article 8. Referendum

52931.  A referendum of all cottongrowers within the district shall
be conducted if a petition, signed by not less than 5 percent of the
cottongrowers in the district is submitted to the secretary, which
calls for a referendum pertaining to the operation of this chapter.
52932.  This chapter shall remain operative if either of the
following conditions are met:
   (a) Not less than 65 percent of the cottongrowers certified by the
secretary who voted in that referendum, voted in favor of this
chapter, and that those cottongrowers so voting represent at least a
majority of the cotton producing acreage of all cottongrowers who
voted in that referendum.
   (b) At least a majority of those cottongrowers who voted in that
referendum voted in favor of this chapter and that those
cottongrowers so voting represent not less than 65 percent of the
cotton producing acreage of all cottongrowers who voted in that
referendum.
52933.  Nonreceipt of a ballot shall not invalidate such a
referendum.
52934.  If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given
as provided in Section 52932, he or she shall so certify and give
notice of that favorable vote to the cottongrowers in the district.
52935.  If the secretary finds that assent has not been given as
provided in Section 52932, the secretary shall so certify and declare
all provisions of this chapter inoperative.
52936.  In addition to Section 52931, the board may hold a
referendum vote whenever the board proposes changes to the Acala or
Pima quality standard as provided for in Section 52891.
52937.  A referendum vote shall be held, if the board proposes to
implement promotion and research funding as provided for in Article
9.5 (commencing with Section 52951) of this chapter.
52938.  The board may call for a referendum at any time.