Food & Agr. Code, § 64736

On the expiration of this chapter pursuant to this article, the council shall remain in existence for the purpose of furnishing the director with a complete record of its outstanding financial obligations, accrued and to accrue. The director shall pay from the money deposited and disbursed as provided in Section 64696 such obligations and any obligations incurred by the director and the department under the terms and provisions of this section. Any money which remains shall be retained by the director to defray the expenses of formulation, issuance, administration or enforcement of any subsequent program for beef promotion. If no such program is undertaken within a period of three years from the date of termination of this chapter, such money shall be withdrawn from the approved depository and paid into the State Treasury, allocated to the Department of Agriculture Fund for use by the director in carrying out the hide and brand provisions of this code, when appropriated by the Legislature.