California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 10 - Asparagus
Section 1406.11 - Asparagus, Measurement to Define Amount of White
When determining the amount of white on a stalk of asparagus which is cut from the plant, measure from the cut end of the stalk to the nearest point of color. For spears longer than 9 inches, the nearest point of color shall be determined by measuring from a point which is 9 inches from the tip.
1. New
section filed 6-18-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No.
25).
2. Amendment filed 3-11-71 as an emergency; effective upon
filing (Register 71, No. 11).
3. Certificate of Compliance--Sec.
11422.1, Gov. Code, filed 4-12-71 (Register 71, No. 16).
4.
Renumbering from Section 1396.4 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
5. Amendment filed 4-5-85;
effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 14).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 42681 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.