§ 4813. Refunds

• (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior to the approval of the continuation of an order pursuant to the referendum required under section 4811(a) of this title , any person shall have the right to demand and receive from the Board a refund of an assessment collected under section 4809 of this title if such person—
  • (1) is responsible for paying such assessment; and
  • (2) does not support the program established under this chapter.
• (b) Such demand shall be made in accordance with regulations, on a form, and within a time period prescribed by the Board and approved by the Secretary, but not later than 30 days after the end of the month in which the assessment was paid.
• (c) Such refund shall be made not later than 30 days after demand is received therefore 1 1 So in original. Probably should be “therefor”. on submission of proof satisfactory to the Board that the producer, person, or importer—
  • (1) paid the assessment for which refund is sought; and
  • (2) did not collect such assessment from another producer, person, or importer.