Collection of assessments; refunds

7 U.S. Code § 4608. Collection of assessments; refunds

(a) HandlersExcept as otherwise provided in this section, a first handler of honey shall be responsible, at the time of first purchase—
(1)
for the collection, and payment to the Honey Board, of the assessment payable by a producer under section 4606(e)(2)(A) of this title or, if approved in a referendum conducted under this chapter, under section 4606(e)(3)(A)(i) of this title; and
(2)
if approved in a referendum conducted under this chapter, for the payment to the Honey Board of an additional assessment payable by the handler under section 4606(e)(3)(A)(ii) of this title.
(b) Records
The first handler shall maintain a separate record on each producer’s honey so handled, including honey owned by the handler.
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