Any wheat producer may request and receive a refund of the amount deducted from the sale of his or her wheat if:
(1) He or she makes a written application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser; and
(2) The application is filed before the annual accounting is made of the funds not later than July 1 each year.