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 30 - Nectarines
Section 1446.1 - Nectarines, Maturity
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Nectarines shall be considered mature if at the time of picking they comply with one of the following:
(a) An aggregate area of at least 1 inch in diameter of the surface of the individual fruit has broken from green or dark green to a distinct flecking of light green or a light green which indicates equivalent maturity.
(b) The shoulders and suture are well developed and filled out.
1. New
section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No.
4).
2. Amendment filed 5-4-84; effective upon filing pursuant to
Government Code Section
11346.2(d)
(Register 84, No. 18).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.