- (a) The Secretary shall suspend or terminate this part or subpart or a provision thereof if the Secretary finds that the part or subpart or a provision thereof obstructs or does not tend to effectuate the purposes of the Act, or if the Secretary determines that this part or subpart or a provision thereof is not favored by persons voting in a referendum conducted pursuant to the Order or the Act.
- (b) The Secretary shall suspend or terminate this subpart at the end of the marketing year whenever the Secretary determines that its suspension or termination is approved or favored by a majority of the producers and importers voting who, during a representative period determined by the Secretary, have been engaged in the production or importation of Hass avocados.
(c) If, as a result of a referendum, the Secretary determines that this subpart is not approved, the Secretary shall:
- (1) Suspend or terminate, as appropriate, the collection of assessments not later than 180 days after making such determination; and
- (2) Suspend or terminate, as appropriate, all activities under this subpart in an orderly manner as soon as practicable.