Article 11. Deposits By Applicants For Marketing Order of California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 21. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 11.

Prior to the issuance of any marketing order by the director pursuant to this chapter, the director may require the applicants for the issuance of the marketing order to deposit with him such amount as he may deem necessary to defray the expenses of preparing and making effective such marketing order. Such funds shall be received, deposited, and disbursed by the director in accordance with the provisions which are set forth in Article 10 (commencing with Section 58921) of this chapter.

The director may reimburse the applicant, from any funds for necessary expenses which he has received pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 58921) of this chapter, for any of the following:
  (a) Any amount deposited with the director by applicant pursuant to Section 58961.
  (b) For any necessary expenses which are incurred by the applicant in preparing and in obtaining approval of the marketing order, upon receipt of a verified statement of such expenses which is approved by the director.