If the secretary finds after conducting a hearing that no substantial question exists regarding whether the operation of this chapter should be continued or that a favorable vote has been given in a referendum, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain operative. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, he or she shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the then current marketing year. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be concluded and the funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 75655.