Upon the following, the processor shall notify the seller, on a form to be prescribed by the department, as to the requirements set forth in Sections 55601 and 55881:
The processor shall have the burden of proof as to the timely delivery of such a notice.
Such a notice shall only be required as to the first contract between any particular seller and processor during any one calendar year.
Ca. Food and Agric. Code § 55601.3