1250.349—Collecting handlers and collection.
(a)
Handlers responsible for collecting the assessment specified in § 1250.347 shall be any one of the following:
(1)
The first person to whom eggs are sold, consigned, or delivered by producers and who grades, cartons, breaks, or otherwise performs a function of a handler under § 1250.309 ,
(2)
A producer who grades, cartons, breaks, or otherwise performs a function of a handler under § 1250.309 for eggs of his own production, or
(3)
Such other persons as designated by the Board under rules and regulations issued pursuant to this subpart.
(b)
Handlers shall collect and remit to the Egg Board all assessments collected in the manner and in the time specified by the Board pursuant to rules and regulations issued by the Board.
(c)
Handlers shall maintain such records as the Egg Board may prescribe pursuant to rules and regulations issued by the Board.
(d)
The Board with the approval of the Secretary may authorize other organizations or agencies to collect assessments in its behalf.