§ 106-568.30. Referendum as to continuance of assessments approved at prior referendum. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 106‑568.30. Referendum as to continuance of assessments approved at  prior referendum.

In the event any referendum, held at any time under the provisions ofthis Article, is carried by the vote of two‑thirds or more of theeligible farmers participating therein and assessments in pursuance thereof arebeing levied annually, then the board of directors of Tobacco Associates,Incorporated shall, in its discretion, have full power and authority to calland conduct another referendum in which the farmers and producers of flue‑curedtobacco shall vote upon the question of whether or not assessments under thisArticle shall be continued for the next three tobacco marketing years. If thereferendum is carried as provided in this Article, then assessments may be leviedand collected as provided in this Article. (1959, c. 309, s. 13; 1987, c. 294, s. 8.)