(505 ILCS 130/9) (from Ch. 5, par. 559)
Sec. 9.
Prior to the consideration of any proposed marketing program or
amendment, the Director may require the applicants therefor to deposit with
him such funds, not to exceed $5,000, as may be necessary to defray the
expenses of preparing, holding hearings and conducting the referendum on
such marketing program or amendment. Such funds shall be deposited and
distributed in accordance with Section 18 of this Act. Any funds collected
beyond actual expenses shall be refunded to the applicants on a pro rata
basis. The applicants shall be reimbursed by the treasurer of the program
operating board in the amount of the deposit, less any refunds, from fees
received under such program if such program is established.
(Source: P.A. 78-739.)
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