House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends the definition of dairy producer in GS 106-812.2 to a resident who produces Grade “A” milk, as defined, for commercial sale and holds a Grade “A” milk permit from the Department (the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)  (was, a person involved in the production of Grade “A” milk, and no permit requirement). Amends GS 106-816.5(b) (pertaining to refunds of the assessment) to require that any dairy farmer requesting a refund first request a refund form from the NC Dairy Farmers Association (Association). Charges the Association with determining the contents of the form. Requires the Association to provide any farmer with the form within one week of receiving the request. Now allows the farmer to submit the request on that form between December 15 and December 31 (was, just a request in writing to the Association postmarked by December 31).