1280.234—Suspension or termination.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
        
        (a) 
         The Secretary shall suspend or terminate this part or subpart or a provision thereof if the Secretary finds  that this part, subpart or a provision thereof obstructs or does not tend to effectuate the purposes of the Act,
     
    
        
        (b) 
         If, as a result of a referendum the Secretary determines that this subpart is not approved, the Secretary shall:
     
    
        
        (1) 
         Not later than 180 days after making the determination, suspend or terminate, as the case may be, collection of assessments under this subpart; and
     
    
        
        (2) 
         As soon as practical, suspend or terminate, as the case may be, activities under this subpart in an orderly manner.