Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate

This rule decreases the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee) for the 2001-02 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0055 to $0.005 per \4/5\ bushel carton of Florida citrus handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order, which regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and tangelos grown in Florida. Authorization to assess Florida citrus handlers enables the Committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal period begins August 1 and ends July 31. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.