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 12 - Bell Peppers
Section 1410 - Bell Peppers, Decay and Insect Damage Defined

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1410

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

Bell Peppers shall be considered as damaged when:

(a) Decay affects any portion of the pepper, except the stem.

(b) Insect injury affects any portion of the pepper, except the hard core. However, the presence of the insect in the pepper shall be considered cause for rejection.

1. New section filed 7-7-55; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 55, No. 10).
2. Renumbering from Section 1400 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
3. Amendment filed 11-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 46).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42941 and 42950, Food and Agricultural Code.

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