C.__A group of landowners who have collectively obtained 3rd-party certification or recertification for their land as long as some or all of the landowners own 1,000 acres or less.

2.__Maximum amount of cost-share funds distributed.__The amount of cost-share funds distributed to a person eligible for reimbursement under subsection 1, paragraph A or B may not exceed 50% of the cost of obtaining independent 3rd-party certification.

The maximum amount of cost-share funds distributed to a group of landowners eligible for reimbursement under subsection 1, paragraph C is calculated by multiplying the number of landowners in the group who own 1,000 acres or less of forest land by 50% of the cost of obtaining independent 3rd-party certification and dividing the product by the total number of landowners in the group.

For the purposes of this subsection, "cost of obtaining independent 3rd-party certification"__means the fee paid to an external auditor to complete the certification process.

3.__Repayment required.__A licensed forester, landowner or group of landowners that accepts cost-share funds in accordance with this chapter but that fails to retain certification for the full certification period shall repay the full amount of the cost-share funds received to the bureau.__The bureau may impose a reasonable interest rate on the amount of the funds to be repaid.__ The bureau shall deposit all repayments and interest received under this subsection into the fund.

4.__Forms.__The bureau shall provide application forms for licensed foresters, landowners and groups of landowners seeking cost- share funds pursuant to this chapter.