Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.02.05 - RULES GOVERNING STONE FRUIT GRADES
Subchapter B - SWEET CHERRIES
Section 02.02.05.220 - IDAHO NO. 1 GRADE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 02.02.05.220

Current through September 2, 2024

01. Idaho No. 1. Idaho No. 1 will consist of sweet cherries that meet the following requirements: Similar varietal characteristics; mature; fairly well colored; well formed and clean; free from decay, insect larvae or holes caused by them; soft, overripe or shriveled; underdeveloped doubles and sunscald; and free from damage by any other cause.

02. Size. Unless otherwise specified, the minimum diameter of each cherry is not less than three-fourths (3/4) inch. The maximum diameter of the cherries in any lot may be specified in accordance with the facts.

03. Tolerances. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by count, are provided as specified:

a. For Defects at Shipping Point: Idaho No. 1. Eight percent (8%) for cherries that fail to meet the requirements for this grade: PROVIDED, that included in this amount not more than four percent (4%) is allowed for defects causing serious damage, including in this latter amount not more than one-half of one percent (.50%) for cherries that are affected by decay.

b. For Defects Enroute or at Destination: Idaho No. 1. Twenty-four percent (24%) for cherries in any lot that fail to meet the requirements for this grade: PROVIDED, that included in this amount not more than the following percentages are allowed for defects listed:
i. Eight percent (8%) for cherries that fail to meet the requirements for this grade because of permanent defects; or

ii. Six percent (6%) for cherries that are seriously damaged, including therein not more than four percent (4%) for cherries that are seriously damaged by permanent defects and not more than two percent (2%) for cherries that are affected by decay.

c. For Off-Size. Five percent (5%) for cherries that fail to meet the specified minimum diameter and ten percent (10%) for cherries that fail to meet any specified maximum diameter.

Effective March 31, 2022

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