(1) Checking of all reports for errors in the amount of pulses purchased, amount of assessment paid, failure to make payment of assessment on all first purchases of pulses, or lack of signature will be addressed in the following manner:

(a) A telephone call shall be made to the purchaser in attempt to correct the error.

(b) A corrected report shall be requested if the error cannot be corrected over the telephone.

(c) A visit by the Department of Agriculture inspector shall be made if the error cannot be corrected over the telephone and if a corrected report cannot be obtained.

(d) Any person failing to comply with the request for corrections will be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25 or more than $500 upon conviction.