Imposition of cess

(1) The Association may impose, levy and collect a cess upon all citrus delivered to processors. The rate and manner of collection of such cess shall be fixed by the Committee before the beginning of each year of operation, and notice thereof shall be given to every member of the Association. (2) Cess shall be applied, (a) for research; and (b) to meet the ordinary running expenses of the Association in such proportion as may be decided by the Committee of Management with the approval of the Association in (3) The rate of cess shall not exceed 5 1/3 cents per box of citrus except with the approval of the Minister. Citrus (Processing and Production) [CAP. 277 29 (4) A cess imposed under this section may not be varied during the year of operation in respect of which it was imposed.