§ 1464.306 - Proof of loss.

(a) Tobacco producers must, in accordance with instructions issued by the Deputy Administrator, provide adequate proof that they suffered the claimed loss. The documentary evidence of the loss, quantity of the loss and type of tobacco claimed for payment shall be reported to CCC together with any supporting documentation as may be required under paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) The tobacco producer shall provide any available supporting documents that may be requested by the Farm Service Agency county committee for purposes of verifying the loss. Examples of supporting documentation include, but are not limited to: auction barn floor sheets, transportation receipts, and any other documents available to confirm the presence of the tobacco on the warehouse floor and the subsequent losses. Certifications of third parties or the producer and other such documentation as the county committee determines to be necessary in order to verify the information provided by the producer may be requested and be subject to review by the county committee. Failure to provide documentation that is satisfactory to the county committee will result in disapproval of the application by the county committee.

(c) In all circumstances, tobacco producers shall certify the accuracy of the information provided.