In order to pay the costs of carrying out the Order, the rate of assessment shall be established and may be amended from time to time by the Commissioner in accordance with Chapter 2. For purposes of the year 1987, beginning with the effective date hereof, the assessment shall be set at $.0075 per pint or equivalent of blueberries marketed in consumer packs by blueberry handlers. Payments of the amount of assessment due shall be made by each blueberry handler not later than October 1 of each calendar year, with payment based upon blueberries marketed during that marketing year.
01-001 C.M.R. ch. 26, § 2