010-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-5 - Refunds

(a) Any grower or handler who has paid a dry edible bean assessment is entitled to a prompt refund of the contribution from the commission upon request. All claims for a Bean Commission refund shall be made on forms furnished by the Wyoming Bean Commission, which may be obtained from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, 2219 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002. This includes all handlers and growers.

(b) No refund application shall be accepted before thirty (30) days, nor after ninety (90) days from the date of the sale upon which the assessment was based. Ninety (90) days shall be deemed to have elapsed at 12:00 midnight on the ninetieth (90th) day. A valid postmark shall be used to determine the date of submission of the refund application. Handlers shall not receive a refund unless the corresponding grower also claims a refund. The Department shall process applications after assessments have been deposited in the state treasury.

(c) Refund applications shall be processed by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture as part of their administrative duty. After processing the application the Department shall make a recommendation to refund or deny. In order to determine the validity of the claim for refund, the Department may request any additional information needed. An applicant shall be allowed the opportunity to correct any errors or omissions found in their refund application.

(d) If a refund is recommended for approval, the Chairman of the Commission shall issue the refund. If a refund claim is recommended for denial, the Commission as a body shall review the refund application and issue the final grant or denial of the refund claim.

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010-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-5

Adopted, Eff. 12/2/2021.