Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-7 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PECANS
Rule 40-7-7-.07 - Size Classifications for Shelled Pieces
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table II. Pecan pieces smaller than granules as defined below shall be considered Pecan Meal.
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Table II Tolerance for Size of Pieces |
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Size Classification |
Maximum diameter (will pass through round opening of following diameter) |
Minimum diameter (will not pass through round opening of following diameter) |
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Mammoth Pieces |
No Limitation |
8/16 Inch |
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Extra Large Pieces |
9/16 Inch |
7/16 Inch |
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Halves and Pieces |
No Limitation |
5/16 Inch |
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Large Pieces |
8/16 Inch |
5/16 Inch |
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Medium Pieces |
6/16 Inch |
3/16 Inch |
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Small Pieces |
4/16 Inch |
2/16 Inch |
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Midget Pieces |
3/16 Inch |
1/16 Inch |
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Granules |
1/16 Inch |
1/16 Inch |
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Table III Tolerance for Offsize Pieces |
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Size Classification |
Total Tolerance for Offsize Pieces |
Tolerance (Included in Total Tolerance) for Pieces Smaller than |
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2/16 Inch |
1/16 Inch |
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Mammoth Pieces |
15% |
1% |
- |
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Extra Large Pieces |
15% |
1% |
- |
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Halves and Pieces |
15% |
1% |
- |
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Large Pieces |
15% |
1% |
- |
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Medium Pieces |
15% |
2% |
- |
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Small Pieces |
15% |
2% |
- |
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Midget Pieces |
15% |
- |
2% |
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Granules |
15% |
- |
5% |
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Other Specified Size |
15% |
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Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. § 26-2-1 et seq.
