# Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2002-09-06 · Effective 2002-09-09 · 67 FR 56895
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-22671
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 56895
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1219
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/06/02-22671/hass-avocado-promotion-research-and-information-order)
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