Section 140.15. List of affected producers or handlers; compilation prior to hearing.

  If a decision is made to initiate proceedings for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a marketing order, the secretary shall establish a current list of producers and handlers who will be affected by the proposal, as provided in s. 96.05 (3) through (5) , Stats. The list shall be used in determining whether the proposal to adopt, amend or repeal a marketing order is approved in a referendum of producers and handlers, as provided in s. ATCP 140.19 . The list shall be established and updated using the procedures under s. 96.05 (3) through (5) , Stats., before any notice of public hearing is issued on the proposal.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1985, No. 359 , eff. 12-1-85; am. Register, February, 1996, No. 482 , eff. 3-1-96.