(a) The boll weevil program, or any activity conducted under the program, may be discontinued upon resolution of the program or such activity and with approval by the secretary, if the board determines that the program or such activity is no longer necessary or reasonable to operate pursuant to this act.

(b) (1) Prior to any such dissolution of the boll weevil program, the board shall file a final report with the secretary, including a financial report, and submit all remaining funds into the Kansas cotton association. Final books of the boll weevil program shall be filed with the secretary and are subject to audit by the secretary.

(2) The secretary shall pay from the boll weevil program remaining funds all of the program’s outstanding obligations and may continue to collect assessments until all such obligations are paid.

(3) Funds remaining after payment under paragraph (2) shall be returned to the Kansas cotton association.

(4) The secretary shall provide a final report to the legislature upon conclusion of all activities related to the dissolution of the program.