(1) Any producer may request and receive a refund of assessments levied on the sale of the producer’s cattle. The request may be made only by the producer.
(2) The request must be made to the council in writing within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale.
(3) The request must include the name and address of the sale market or purchaser, date of sale, number of head sold and assessed, and proof that the assessment was deducted.
(4) The council shall mail payment of assessment refunds to the requesting producer within thirty (30) days of receiving the request.