Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-7-7-.13

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 22, 2024
Rule 40-7-7-.13 - Size Classifications for Pecans in the Shell

Size of pecans may be specified in connection with the grade in accordance with one of the following classifications. To meet the requirements for any one of these classifications, the lot must conform to both the specified number of nuts per pound and the weight of the 10 smallest nuts per 100-nut sample:

Size classification pound

Number of Minimum weight of the nuts per 10 smallest nuts in a 100-nut sample

Oversize

55 or less

In each classification, the 10 smallest nuts per 100 must weigh at least 7 percent of the total weight of the 100-nut sample.

Extra large

56 to 63

Large

64 to 77

Medium

78 to 95

Small

96 to 120

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-7-.13

Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2.1et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Size Classifications for Pecans in the Shell" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.