(1) Application for assessment refund shall be in writing on forms provided by the committee.

(a) Forms will be furnished upon application to the Alfalfa Seed Committee, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201.

(b) Written application for refund of alfalfa seed assessment must be submitted by the person who paid the assessment, or by his power of attorney.

(c) Refund application forms shall be submitted no sooner than 30 days from date of first sale but said form must be filed prior to August 1 of each calendar year for the preceding crop year.