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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 4811. Referendum
(a) Continuation of order
For the purpose of determining whether an order then (!1) effect
shall be continued during the period beginning not earlier than 24
months after the issuance of the order and ending not later than 30
months after the issuance of the order, the Secretary shall conduct
a referendum among persons who have been pork producers and
importers during a representative period, as determined by the
Secretary.
(b) Factors determining continuation; termination of order
(1) Such order shall be continued only if the Secretary
determines that such order has been approved by not less than a
majority of the producers and importers voting in the referendum.
(2) If the continuation of such order is not approved by a
majority of the producers and importers voting in the referendum,
the Secretary shall terminate -
(A) collection of assessments under the order not later than 6
months after the date of such determination; and
(B) the order in an orderly manner as soon as practicable after
the date of such determination.
(c) Reimbursement for cost
The Secretary shall be reimbursed from assessments collected by
the Board for any expenses incurred in connection with a referendum
conducted under this section or section 4812 of this title.
(d) Manner of conducting
A referendum shall be conducted in such manner as prescribed by
the Secretary.
(e) Amendment of initial order
A referendum to amend the initial order shall be conducted
pursuant to this section.
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