California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 79974

Growers and processors of agave that pay the assessment shall be trustees of the assessed funds until they are paid to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission board of directors. Growers who process agave that they have cultivated shall be responsible for paying both assessments directly to the commission at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission board of directors.