2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 290 - WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND STANDARDS
Act 29 of 1970 - STATE POTATO INDUSTRY COMMISSION (290.421 - 290.430)
Section 290.429 - Petition to terminate commission; referendum by mail; conditions for termination of commission.
STATE POTATO INDUSTRY COMMISSION (EXCERPT)Act 29 of 1970
290.429 Petition to terminate commission; referendum by mail; conditions for termination of commission.
Sec. 9.
(1) If the director receives a petition, bearing the signatures of not less than 33-1/3% of all growers, to terminate the commission, the director shall conduct a referendum by mail. The commission shall be terminated if 1 of the following occurs:
(a) If more than 50%, by number, of those voting, representing more than 50% of the volume of potatoes sold by those voting, vote to terminate the commission.
(b) If more than 50%, by number, of those voting, representing more than 50% of the volume of potatoes sold by those voting, vote to terminate the commission.
(2) If the referendum in subsection (1) passes, the commission shall request repeal of this act and phase out operations within the ensuing 6 months. Any funds remaining in the commission fund shall be made available to the director for potato research.
History: 1970, Act 29, Imd. Eff. June 10, 1970
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Am. 1980, Act 304, Imd. Eff. Nov. 26, 1980
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