983.253—Assessment rate.
(a)
On and after September 1, 2006, a continuing assessment rate of $0.0007 per pound of assessed-weight pistachios is established for pistachios. The assessment obligation of each handler shall be computed by applying the assessment rate to the assessed weight computed pursuant to § 983.6.
(b)
Each handler who receives pistachios for processing shall furnish the Receipts/Assessment Report and pay all due assessments to the committee by December 15 of the applicable production year.