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

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1446.1

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.

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