§ 3.1-684.3. (Repealed effective October 1, 2008) Petition for referendum on question of assessment for research...
The State Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, hereinafter referred to as the "State Board," upon a petition being filed with it by the Virginia Soybean Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Association," requesting an advisory referendum and upon finding that sufficient interest exists among the producers of soybeans in this Commonwealth to justify a referendum, shall authorize the holding of a referendum as hereinafter set forth. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services hereinafter referred to as the "Commissioner," or his designated agents, shall thereupon be fully empowered and directed to hold and conduct a referendum on the question of whether or not the farmers in this Commonwealth who are the producers of soybeans are of the opinion that additional research, education, publicity and promotion of the use and sale of soybeans are required. If approved in the referendum authorized by this chapter, the assessment shall be one-half cent per bushel. Upon filing the petition under the authority of this section, the Association shall thereby agree to pay all expenses and costs of holding such referendum, if the State Board authorizes and directs the referendum to be held. The expenses mentioned herein shall not include payment for services of any employee of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Extension Division. Upon the passage of said referendum and the creation of the Virginia Soybean Board, the cost of holding the said referendum shall be reimbursed to the Association by the Board at the convenience of the Board.
(1970, c. 431.)
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