(b) Periodic referenda
The Secretary may periodically conduct a referendum to determine if lime producers, producer-handlers, and importers favor the continuation, termination, or suspension of any order issued under section 6203(a) of this title and in effect at the time of such referendum.
(c) Required referendaThe Secretary shall hold a referendum under subsection (b)—
(2)
if not less than 10 percent of the lime producers, producer-handlers, and importers subject to assessment under this chapter submit a petition requesting such a referendum.
(e) VoteThe Secretary shall suspend or terminate the order at the end of the marketing year if the Secretary determines that—
(2)
the producers, producer-handlers, and importers comprising this majority produce and import more than 50 percent of the volume of limes produced and imported by those voting in the referendum.