Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 140 - Marketing
Chapter ATCP 140 - Agricultural marketing orders, marketing agreements and marketing boards
Subchapter III - Marketing Agreements
Section ATCP 140.33 - Marketing agreement administration; fees

The department shall administer every marketing agreement adopted under ch. 96, Stats. Pursuant to s. 96.04(2) (f), Stats., every marketing agreement shall include provisions for the collection of fees from affected producers or handlers as reimbursement for costs incurred by the department in the administration and enforcement of the marketing agreement. A written schedule of fees shall be established by the secretary, and distributed to affected producers or handlers. Fees shall be assessed against affected producers or handlers on an equitable basis. Fees may include reimbursement for general overhead and operating expenses of the department which are reasonably attributable to the administration of the marketing agreement. Affected producers or handlers shall be liable for the payment of fees in the manner set forth in the marketing agreement. Fees due from affected producers or handlers under any marketing agreement shall constitute a personal debt of the producer or handler, collectable pursuant to s. 96.17, Stats. The department shall notify producers or handlers of changes in a fee schedule at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year in which the change becomes effective.