4.1-12-02. Assessment - Determination.

1. The assessment required by this chapter is determined by: a. Calculating the flock average live weight at the time of delivery to a processor; and b. Calculating the actual number of turkeys in that flock after processing.

2. a. If the actual number of turkeys in a flock after processing had an average live weight of less than eighteen pounds, the assessment is equal to one cent per turkey. b. If the actual number of turkeys in a flock after processing had an average live weight of at least eighteen pounds but less than twenty-eight pounds, the assessment is equal to one and one-half cents per turkey. c. If the actual number of turkeys in a flock after processing had an average live weight of at least twenty-eight pounds, the assessment is equal to one and three-quarter cents per turkey.