On and after October 1, 2019, the assessment rate imposed on handlers shall be $0.00575 per pound of tart cherries grown in the production area and utilized in the production of tart cherry products. Included in this rate is $0.005 per pound of tart cherries to cover the cost of the research and promotion program and $0.00075 per pound of tart cherries to cover administrative expenses.

[85 FR 11832, Feb. 28, 2020]