§1206.71. Referenda.
7 C.F.R. § 1206.71
Initial Referendum. The Order shall not become effective unless:
The Department determines that the Order is consistent with and will effectuate the purposes of the Act; and
The Order is approved by a majority of the first handlers and importers voting, who, during a representative period determined by the Department, have been engaged in the handling or importation of mangos.
Subsequent referenda. Every five years, the Department shall hold a referendum to determine whether first handlers and importers of mangos favor the continuation of the Order. The Order shall continue if it is favored by a majority of the first handlers and importers voting who, during a representative period determined by the Department, have been engaged in the handling or importation of mangos. The Department will also conduct a referendum if 10 percent or more of all non-exempt, first handlers and importers of mangos request the Department to hold a referendum. In addition, the Department may hold a referendum at any time.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 69 FR 59122, Oct. 4, 2004, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411-7425 and 7 U.S.C. 7401.
Source
Source: 68 FR 58554, Oct. 9, 2003, unless otherwise noted.