CA Food & Agric Code Section 77978

(a)

Prior to the director holding the referendum pursuant to Section 77971, the proponents of the commission shall deposit with the director the amount that the director determines necessary to defray the expenses of preparing the necessary lists and information and conducting the referendum.

(b)

Any funds not used in carrying out Section 77971 shall be returned to the proponents of the commission who deposited the funds with the director.

(c)

Upon the establishment of the commission, the commission may reimburse the proponents of the commission for any funds deposited with the director which were used in carrying out Section 77971 and for any legal expenses and other costs incurred in establishing the commission.