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 1406.13 - Asparagus, Size Designations

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1406.13

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

Asparagus which is classified according to the following size designations shall comply with the corresponding individual stalk size requirements:

(a) "Colossal" means stalks which are not less than 16/16 inch in diameter.

(b) "Jumbo" means stalks which are not less than 13/16 inch in diameter.

(c) "Extra Large" means stalks which are not less than 10/16 inch in diameter.

(d) "Large" means stalks which are not less than 7/16 inch in diameter.

(e) "Standard" means stalks which are not less than 5/16 inch in diameter.

(f) "Small" means stalks which are not less than 3/16 inch in diameter.

1. Renumbering from Section 1396.6 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 12-3-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 49).
3. Amendment filed 4-5-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 14).

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

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