If the marketing order or amendments to it contain provisions only for the purpose of regulating the flow of the commodity, or any grade, size, or condition of the commodity, to market without directly restricting the total quantity which may be marketed during the marketing season, or if the marketing order or amendments to it contain provisions only for the establishment of grade, size, quality, or condition specifications, or for uniform grading and inspection, or the elimination of unfair trade practices, or provisions for advertising or sales promotion, or for research, the director may issue such marketing order or amendments to it if he makes all of the following findings:

(a) That such marketing order or amendments to it are reasonably calculated to attain the objectives which are sought in such marketing order.

(b) That such marketing order or amendments to it are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and within the applicable limitations and restrictions which are set forth in this chapter and will tend to effectuate the declared purposes and policies of this chapter.

(c) That the interests of consumers of such commodity are protected in that the powers of this chapter are being exercised only to the extent which is necessary to attain such objectives.

In making any findings pursuant to this section, the director shall base his findings upon the facts, testimony, and evidence which is received at the public hearing together with any other relevant facts which are available to him from official publications or institutions of recognized standing.

(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)