1. A. The AGRPC shall annually prescribe the fee to be assessed per hundredweight of grain sold in Arizona within the limitations established under A.R.S. § 3-587.

2. B. The person who pays the fee required under subsection (A) shall ensure that:

   1. 1. The grain assessment fee is remitted to the AGRPC; and

   2. 2. The following information is provided to the AGRPC on a form obtained from the Department:

      1. a. First buyer’s name, address, and telephone number;
      2. b. Report date and months covered by the report;
      3. c. Total amount remitted to the AGRPC for the reporting period;
      4. d. Producer’s name, address, and telephone number;
      5. e. Type of grain and tonnage by grain type; and
      6. f. First buyer’s or designee’s signature.

3. C. Refund.

   1. 1. A producer may request a refund as prescribed under A.R.S. § 3-592 and shall provide the following information to the AGRPC on a form obtained from the Department:

      1. a. Producer’s name, address, telephone number, and signature;
      2. b. Name of the first buyer;
      3. c. Amount of grain sold subject to the refund request; and
      4. d. First buyer’s or designee’s notarized signature confirming the purchase, funds withheld, and date remitted to the AGRPC.
   2. 2. An executive committee member shall authorize a refund as prescribed in A.R.S. § 3-592 if the person requesting the refund complies with the requirements of subsection (B)(1).

Historical Note

Section R3-9-202 renumbered from R3-9-201 and amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 31, effective December 11, 2002 (Supp. 02-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 3661, effective November 8, 2008 (Supp. 08-3).