California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 65675

(a) Between January 1 and March 31 of each fifth calendar year commencing with the year 1972, unless the commission has filed a petition for recommending the continuance of the operation of the commission pursuant to Section 65660, the secretary shall cause a referendum to be conducted by the commission among producers in the manner prescribed in Section 65573 to determine whether the operation of the commission shall be reapproved and remain effective.

(b) If the commission finds that a favorable vote has been given, it shall so certify to the secretary and the operation of the commission shall remain effective.  If the commission finds that a favorable vote has not been given, it shall certify that finding to the secretary who shall declare the operation of the commission suspended upon the expiration of the current marketing season ending April 30.  Upon that declaration, the operations of the commission shall be wound up and funds distributed in the manner provided in Sections 65662 and 65663.  A bond or security shall not be required for any referendum.