Any five or more persons producing cotton within a cotton boll weevil control district may file a petition with the department asking that a cotton boll weevil control district be abolished. The petition shall set forth:
A. the name and description of the cotton boll weevil control district to be abolished;
B. a concise statement of the reasons for the abolishment of the cotton boll weevil control district;
C. a request that a referendum be held among the producers of the crop on the question of the abolishment of the cotton boll weevil control district; and
D. the name and address of the individual who is authorized to represent the petitioners.