Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 1462.11

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 1462.11 - Plums and Fresh Prunes, Numerical Size Designation Requirements

When containers of plums or fresh prunes are marked with a numerical size designation as required by Section 1462.10(b), the numerical size designation shall be one of the designations established by subsection (a) or as otherwise provided by subsection (c).

(a) A random sample of plums or fresh prunes that are represented by any one of the following designations shall weigh not less than 10 pounds. The number of plums or fresh prunes in such sample shall be identical to the numerical size designation marked on the container (example: where the designation is "80 Size," 80 fruit shall weigh not less than 10 pounds):

20	50	90
25	55	100
30	60	110
35	65	120
40	70	140
45	80	170

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), other numerical size designations may be used in increments of five, provided that the sampling procedures and 10-pound minimum weight established by this section shall apply to such other designations.

(c) If the sample of fruit from any container of plums or fresh prunes weighs less than 10 pounds, the lot from which such sample was taken shall be rejected.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1462.11

1. Renumbering from Section 1458.9 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Repealer filed 6-21-95; operative 7-21-95 (Register 95, No. 25).
3. Amendment of section heading, new section, and amendment of NOTE filed 5-29-97; operative 6-28-97 (Register 97, No. 22).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42682, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. Renumbering from Section 1458.9 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Repealer filed 6-21-95; operative 7-21-95 (Register 95, No. 25).
3. Amendment of section heading, new section, and amendment of Note filed 5-29-97; operative 6-28-97 (Register 97, No. 22).