Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 25 - RULES FOR ADOPTION OF FRESH BLUEBERRY MARKET ORDERS
Section 001-25-6 - Budget and Assessment

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-25-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

All blueberry handlers shall be subject to the assessment levied under the Blueberry Market order in accordance with this section.

A. Budget. The Blueberry Marketing Committee shall estimate a budget necessary for the administration and enforcement of the order and these regulations and for carrying out the program created thereunder for each calendar year. Based upon such recommendation of the Committee and such other factors as he deems appropriate, the Commissioner shall announce the final budget for the calendar year.

B. Assessment. Consistent with the budget established pursuant to subsection A, the Commissioner shall fix rates of assessment to provide adequate funds to defray expenditures in the budget. The assessment rate shall not exceed that which is established under the Market Order and, in any case, shall not exceed the maximum statutory rate.

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