California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 76972

If the secretary determines that a referendum procedure is appropriate, the secretary shall establish a referendum period of not to exceed 30 days during which period ballots shall be submitted to every commercial salmon vessel operator and, if applicable, every handler subject to this chapter on a statewide basis. If the secretary determines that the referendum period does not provide sufficient time for the balloting, the secretary may extend the referendum for an additional period not to exceed 30 days. The ballots shall provide a “yes” or “no” voting alternative to the following question: “Shall the California Salmon Council be continued for the next five fiscal years commencing April 1, following this referendum?”