The original referendum and subsequent biennial board elections may provide exemptions for producers from payment of the assessment if the exemptions are included in full written form on the election ballot and are approved by:

1. 1. Two-thirds or more of those voting in the election; or
2. 2. More than one-half of those voting in the election and those voting in favor of the proposition produce at least fifty percent (50%) of the volume of production of the commodity during the relevant production period.

Laws 1999, SB 420, c. 123, § 9, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999.