(a) Organic citrus producers who plant certified organic or transitional citrus will be required to pay an assessment in accordance with Chapter 80 of the Code, and comply with all rules adopted thereunder. The assessment will be in the amount set for the entire pest management zone and will be billed in the same manner as all citrus grown in the pest management zone.
(b) Agreements negotiated under §27.705 of this title (relating to Eligibility for Indemnification) may include provisions for payment of an assessment or reduction of payment to an organic producer in the amount of an assessment for that acreage.

Source Note: The provisions of this §27.707 adopted to be effective December 6, 2015, 40 TexReg 8637