When the commissioner has determined that a grain dealer has defaulted in payment for grain which he has purchased, the commissioner shall determine through appropriate procedures the producers and the amount of defaulted payment and as trustee of the bond shall immediately after such determination to those who should receive the benefits. Should the defaulted amount be less than the principal amount of the bond or bonds then the surety shall be obligated to pay only the amount of the default.
Ala. Code § 2-31-8 (1975)