(a) During the first marketing season, beginning July 1, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002, the annual assessment shall be three dollars ($3) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000) assessed pursuant to Section 6047.9 for all grapes subject to assessment under this article. The department shall notify each processor of the established assessment as soon as practicable. For each marketing season thereafter, the following shall apply:

1. (1) An annual assessment shall be recommended by the board and submitted to the secretary for approval in an amount not to exceed three dollars ($3) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000) assessed pursuant to Section 6047.9 for all grapes subject to assessment under this article.
2. (2) The department shall notify each processor of the established assessment rate by July 15, or as soon thereafter as possible.

(b) In no event shall there be an assessment on the following:

1. (1) Material other than grapes, and defects, or other weight adjustments deducted from the gross weight ticket.
2. (2) Any raisin-distilling material.
3. (3) Grapes for which an assessment has been withheld, paid, or is already owed.