If the secretary finds, after conducting a hearing pursuant to Section 78961, that no substantial question exists, or that a favorable vote has been given after 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 after a referendum vote, 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 season. Thereupon, the operations of the committee shall be wound up and concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 78964.