Any five or more persons producing cotton for which it is proposed to establish a cotton boll weevil control district may file a petition with the department asking that a cotton boll weevil control district be established. The petition shall set forth:

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A. a concise statement of the reasons for the establishment of a cotton boll weevil control district;

B. a request that a referendum be held among the cotton producers on the question of the establishment of a cotton boll weevil control district;

C. the name and address of the individual who is authorized to represent the petitioners;

D. the maximum per unit assessment on the cotton acreage or production for which the cotton boll weevil control district is established; and

E. the method of levy and collection of an assessment upon cotton producers for the support of the cotton boll weevil control district.