§ 3.1-1088. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Referendum results; action of Governor
If the Governor finds the referendum in order, that at least fifty percent of those who have met the requirements of § 3.1-1086 have voted and that a majority of those voting are in favor of the assessment for the purpose of conducting programs in research concerning, education on, and promotion of the growth and use of cotton, the Governor shall so proclaim. Upon such proclamation by the Governor, the Virginia Cotton Board, within the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, shall be established. The Governor shall appoint members to the Cotton Board in accordance with § 3.1-1093 within 180 days after the proclamation. If the Governor finds that one-half or more of those voting are in opposition to the assessment for the purpose of conducting programs in research concerning, education on, and promotion of the growth and use of cotton, then the Governor shall not so proclaim and the Cotton Board shall not be established.
(1997, c. 873.)
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