Terms Used In Tennessee Code 43-29-113

  • Commodity: means beef, corn, pork, and eggs, produced on a commercial basis. See Tennessee Code 43-29-103
  • Referendum: means any voting procedure under which affected producers may, by secret ballot, vote for or against an assessment authorized by this chapter. See Tennessee Code 43-29-103

If a referendum is carried in the affirmative and an assessment is to be levied as provided in this chapter, a promotion board shall be established according to the provisions set out in this chapter for each particular commodity.