Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order
trade · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2002-09-06 · Effective 2002-09-09 · 67 FR 56895
Document
Document number
02-22671
Federal Register citation
67 FR 56895
CFR reference
7 CFR 1219
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2002-09-06
Effective date
2002-09-09
USDA docket
FV-01-705-FR
Abstract
This final rule establishes the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). This industry-funded program is authorized under the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000 (Act). Under the Order, producers and importers will pay an initial assessment of 2.5 cents per pound on fresh Hass avocados produced in or imported into the United States for consumption in the United States. Exports of U.S. Hass avocados are exempt from assessment. Initially only fresh domestic and imported Hass avocados will be assessed. The Hass Avocado Board (Board) will be appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or the Department) to conduct research, promotion, industry information, and consumer information needed for the maintenance, expansion, and development of domestic markets for Hass avocados.