(a) Once an eradication zone has been designated by
adoption of a rule under the Texas Agriculture Code (Code), §74.1042,
the eradication zone is not established until approved by a referendum
of cotton growers in the new eradication zone held in accordance with
the Code, §74.105.
(b) If the commissioner divides a statutory eradication
zone by adoption of a rule under SB 1814, §1.27, the commissioner
may hold a referendum in the new zone.
(c) Once an eradication zone has been designated by
rule and established by approval of cotton growers in the eradication
zone, as provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the
eradication zone shall operate in accordance with the provisions of
the Code, Chapter 74, Subchapter D, and rules adopted thereunder.
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