Section 001-25-6 - Budget and AssessmentAll 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.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 25, § 6