Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.1280.233 Referenda

(1) Time for referendum. The referendum shall be conducted not later than 3 years after assessments first begin under this part.

(2) Approval of part. This part may be approved in a referendum by a majority of those persons voting for approval who also represent a majority of the volume of lamb produced, fed, slaughtered, handled, and exported.

(1) Not later than 7 years after assessments first begin under this part;

(2) At the request of the Board established pursuant to § 1280.201;  or

(3) At the request of 10 percent or more of the lamb producers, seedstock producers, feeders, first handlers, and exporters eligible to vote to determine if the persons favor the continuation, suspension, or termination of this part.

(1) Voting. Eligible voters may vote by mail ballot in the referendum or in person if so prescribed by the Secretary.

(2) Notice. Not later than 30 days before a referendum is conducted under this section with respect to this part, the Secretary shall notify the eligible voters, in such manner as determined by the Secretary, of the period during which voting in the referendum will occur. The notice shall explain any registration and voting procedures established under this part.