CA Food & Agric Code Section 75119

(a)

Prior to the implementation referendum conducted by the director pursuant to Section 75112, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the director the amount that the director deems necessary to defray the expenses in creating the commission, including, but not limited to, preparing the necessary lists of handlers and conducting the implementation referendum.

(b)

Any funds left after paying those expenses shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the director.