Any five or more persons producing cotton for which it is proposed to establish a pink bollworm control district may file a petition with the department asking that a pink bollworm control district be established. The petition shall set forth:
A. a concise statement of the reasons for the establishment of a pink bollworm control district;
B. a request that a referendum be held among the cotton producers on the question of the establishment of a pink bollworm control district;
C. the name and address of the individual who is authorized to represent the petitioners;
D. the maximum per unit assessment on the cotton acreage or production for which the pink bollworm control district is established; and
E. the method of levy and collection of an assessment upon cotton producers for the support of the pink bollworm control district.