2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 52951-52953 :: Article 9.5. Promotion And Research Funding

52951.  The board is authorized to annually assess cotton growers in
the district in an amount not to exceed one-half of 1 percent of
each grower's gross dollar value from the previous year's cotton
crop.

52952.  Assessments collected under this article are subject to
Section 52937 and Section 52932 and shall be used exclusively for
promotion, research, and related administrative expenses.

52953.  The board shall develop a procedure for collecting
assessments under this article.
   (a) Collection of the assessment may be required of cotton growers
or cotton handlers.
   (b) A penalty of 10 percent of the unpaid assessment fee due and
payable may be imposed.