§ 76905. — 76905. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 40.)

California § 76905.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code FAC: Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
• Div. 22.: DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS
• Part 2.: PART 2. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS
• Ch. 16.: CHAPTER 16. California Salmon Council
• Art. 8.: ARTICLE 8. Financial Provisions

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After one year after the establishment of the council, and not before the commercial salmon season of 1990, the council may recommend to the secretary an increase over and above the two cents ($0.02) per pound fee required by Section 76902 for the council to carry out its duties under this chapter. The council shall consider the budget for the council, funding for activities conducted pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 76800) and Article 7 (commencing with Section 76850), as well as the market price of salmon, landing fees imposed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, assessments charged by marketing associations, and any other relevant factor affecting the economics of the salmon fishery. The council shall, in making any determination to increase fees, consult with marketing associations and, if the recommended increase would exceed seven cents ($0.07) per pound of salmon sold, the council shall conduct a vote of persons on the secretary’s lists established pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 76950) and, if applicable, Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 76961). The secretary may not increase any fee without a majority approval of the voting members of the council.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 40. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.