(a) If a federal milk marketing order is established in California, the secretary is authorized to establish a stand-alone quota program, the details of which shall be included in the pooling plan. The stand-alone quota program may be funded by an assessment on milk produced in the state.

(b) The secretary may require handlers, including cooperative associations acting as handlers, to make reports necessary for the operation of the stand-alone quota program.

(c) The stand-alone quota program shall be pursuant to a recommendation by the review board established pursuant to Section 62719 and approved by a statewide referendum of producers conducted pursuant to Sections 62716 and 62717.

(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 38. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)