Bill > HB1509

This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code section on refunding assessments collected by the oilseed council by modifying several procedural requirements for producers seeking assessment refunds. The key changes include extending the timeline for submitting a refund application from 60 days to within one year of the assessment date, requiring the council to process refunds within 30 days of receiving a completed application, mandating that the council provide refund application forms through a secured electronic website, and maintaining the existing $5 minimum threshold for refunds. The bill clarifies that if a producer does not submit a refund request within the specified timeframe, they are considered to have agreed to the assessment. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility and clarity in the process of requesting refunds from the oilseed council, making it potentially easier for producers to seek reimbursement while still maintaining reasonable administrative constraints.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1509.html