California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 78582

(a) The council recommends to the secretary the inclusion of the fishery, subject to the request by proponents for inclusion.

(b) Unless alternative funding is recommended by the council, the proponents for inclusion deposit funds with the secretary in an amount the secretary determines is necessary to defray the expenses of preparing necessary lists and information and conducting inclusion referenda votes of fishermen or receivers, or both, engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion.

(c) A list of fishermen or receivers, or both, engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion is established. The secretary shall establish a list not later than 60 days after the earlier of the following:

(d) An inclusion referendum, which is not more than 60 days in duration is conducted within 90 days following the receipt of the deposit pursuant to subdivision (b) or the receipt of an accurate list from the council, whichever is earlier, under the regulations that the secretary established, consistent with all other provisions for carrying out a referendum under this chapter.

(e) A favorable vote, consistent with the percentage requirements of Section 78577 for a favorable vote of either fishermen or receivers, or both, engaged in the fishery proposed for inclusion and eligible to vote, is received.