Section 76-21-3 - Petition for establishment of commission for a particular commodity.

76-21-3. Petition for establishment of commission for a particular commodity.

Any twenty-five or more persons interested in the production of a particular commodity for which it is proposed to establish a commission may file a petition with the department [New Mexico department of agriculture] asking that a commission be established for such commodity. The petition shall set forth:   

A.     the name of the commodity for which the commission is to be established;   

B.     a concise statement of the reasons for the establishment of a commission;   

C.     a request that a referendum be held among the producers of the commodity on the question of the establishment of a commission;   

D.     the name and address of the individual who is authorized to represent the petitioners;   

E.     the number of persons to serve on the commission;   

F.     the maximum per unit assessment on the commodity for which the commission is established; and   

G.     the method of levy and collection of an assessment upon producers for the support of the commission.