R3-9-202. Fees; Grain Assessment and Refund

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. B. The person who pays the fee required under subsection (A) shall ensure that: 1. The grain assessment fee is remitted to the AGRPC; and 2. The following information is provided to the AGRPC on a form obtained from the Department: a. First buyer’s name, address, and telephone number; b. Report date and months covered by the report; c. Total amount remitted to the AGRPC for the reporting period; d. Producer’s name, address, and telephone number; e. Type of grain and tonnage by grain type; and f. First buyer’s or designee’s signature. C. Refund. 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: a. Producer’s name, address, telephone number, and signature; b. Name of the first buyer; c. Amount of grain sold subject to the refund request; and d. First buyer’s or designee’s notarized signature confirming the purchase, funds withheld, and date remitted to the AGRPC. 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).