California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 65660

(a) Before the initiation of a referendum for the continuation of the operation of the commission, as described in Section 65573, and upon a finding by a two-thirds vote of the commissioners that the commission has effectuated the purposes of this chapter, the commission may file a petition with the secretary recommending that the commission continue to operate.

(b) The secretary may, upon receipt of the recommendation, grant the petition or hold a public hearing to review the petition.  Upon conclusion of the hearing, the secretary may grant the petition or require a referendum to be conducted among producers in accordance with Section 65573 to determine if the commission will continue to operate.  The secretary may prescribe additional procedures as may be necessary to conduct the referendum.