Prior to the issuance of any marketing program, the secretary may require the applicant therefor to deposit an amount as the secretary may deem necessary to defray the expense of preparing and making the marketing program effective. Funds shall be received, deposited and disbursed by the secretary in accordance with the provisions of handling funds in this chapter. The secretary may reimburse the applicant in the amount of the deposit from any funds received through the adopting of a marketing program pursuant to this chapter.