Terms Used In Tennessee Code 44-19-110

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture. See Tennessee Code 44-19-103
  • Department: means the department of agriculture. See Tennessee Code 44-19-103
  • 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 44-19-103
  • Tennessee dairy promotion committee: means a statewide committee appointed by the commissioner established pursuant to this chapter. See Tennessee Code 44-19-103

The manner, conduct, and management of any referendum held under this chapter shall be under the supervision and direction of the commissioner. The expense of the referendum shall be paid by the department if there is no assessment currently in effect; otherwise, the Tennessee dairy promotion committee shall bear the cost of the referendum as part of its regular budget.