(a) The owner of a herd that is subject to subdivision (h) or (i) of Section 10406 may appeal to the director in writing, on a form as prescribed by the director, for continuation of indemnity payments.
(b) Upon a determination that the herd owner was in full compliance with the laws and regulations, the director, notwithstanding Section 10406, may grant a continuation of indemnity payments to the herd owner for a period of time deemed appropriate by the director.