Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 290.663 (2026)

Termination of program; petition, hearing, recommendation, referendum.

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AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES MARKETING ACT

Act 232 of 1965

290.663 Termination of program; petition, hearing, recommendation, referendum.

Sec. 13.

(a) Upon written petition duly signed by 25%, or 200, of the producers affected by the program, whichever is less, the director shall, within 30 days, give 10 days' notice and hold a hearing on termination of a program.

(b) Within 30 days after the close of the hearings, the director, after consulting with the committee, shall issue a recommendation, give public notice, and notify all producers of record, all parties appearing at the hearing and any other interested parties.

(c) The director, upon recommending termination of a marketing program, shall, within 30 days, conduct a referendum to determine whether the affected producers assent to the proposed action. The affected producers shall be deemed to have assented to the termination of the program if 51% or more by number of those voting, representing 51% or more of the volume of those voting, vote in favor of its termination.

History: 1965, Act 232, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1979–1986 · leading case: Dukesherer Farms, Inc v. Dir. of the Dep't of Agric., 273 N.W.2d 877 (Mich. 1979).

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Dukesherer Farms, Inc v. Dir. of the Dep't of Agric., 273 N.W.2d 877 (Mich. 1979). · cites it 2× “MCL 290.663; MSA 12.94(33). MCL 290.655; MSA 12.”

Old Orchard Brands, Inc v. Dep't of Agric., 393 N.W.2d 608 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). “However, MCL 290.663; MSA 12.94(33) does provide a procedure for producers to petition the director of the Department of Agriculture to call a vote to terminate the program.”

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