Arizona § 3-410 - Election procedures
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-410 — Election procedures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-410. Election procedures
A. For an election conducted by referendum, each affected person entitled to vote on the department list shall receive a ballot. The ballot shall state or be accompanied by the text of the proposed marketing order, the date the ballot must be received by the department and the address to which the ballot shall be returned. The return date shall be between fifteen and thirty days after it is sent by the department.
B. For an election conducted by written assents, each written assent shall specify that the written assent is being filed for the proposed marketing order, shall be dated and signed and shall clearly state the name, representative capacity and address of the person filing the written assent.
C. Each person entitled to vote shall have one vote. If the proposed marketing order program regulates both producers and shippers, a person who is both a producer and shipper is entitled to one vote for each category.
D. If both producers and shippers are to be regulated under the marketing order, voting shall be conducted independently for each category. The marketing order must be separately approved by each category to be effective for the category.
E. Within ten days after the date for returning ballots for a referendum or within ten days after the close of the period for filing written assents, the department shall certify the election results. The department may not disclose how a particular person voted but shall disclose who voted and the total number of votes cast favoring the marketing order and the total number of votes cast opposing the marketing order.
F. If approved, the marketing order is effective a minimum of five days after the notice is mailed to every affected person and to every person who requests notification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-410
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-410 cover?
Section 3-410 ("Election procedures") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 3-410?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-410" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 3-410 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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