SECTIONS 57161-57165 - California Statutes

FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL CODE

SECTION 57161-57165

57161. The director shall act as arbitrator in all cases of dispute
or contention which concerns the maintenance or operation of any
licensed dairy produce exchange, or the bylaws, rules, or regulations
which pertain to it.

57162. Upon receipt of any verified complaint which concerns a
licensed dairy produce exchange, the director shall proceed to make a
thorough investigation. In this connection, the director:
(a) May conduct hearings, of which all interested parties shall
receive due notice, and may require written statements which set
forth the views of any or all contending parties.
(b) Shall invite the cooperation and solicit the opinion of the
Federal Trade Commission and the Economic Research Service of the
United States Department of Agriculture.

57163. On the basis of the information which is so obtained, the
director shall prescribe a tentative rule which shall be effective in
the operation of any licensed dairy produce exchange for not to
exceed 90 days.

57164. If, after such trial period, it appears that the tentative
rule operates in a fair and equitable manner, it shall then, upon
order of the director, be made a permanent rule of such licensed
dairy produce exchange.

57165. If, in the conduct of any such investigation, it appears
that any unlawful act has been committed by any licensed dairy
produce exchange, the director may initiate appropriate legal
proceedings against such exchange.