Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Partial Exemption From the Handling Regulation for Single Layer and Two Layer Place Packed Tomatoes
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1996-10-29 · Effective 1996-10-30 · 61 FR 55729
Document
Document number
96-27724
Federal Register citation
61 FR 55729
CFR reference
7 CFR 966
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1996-10-29
Effective date
1996-10-30
USDA docket
Docket No. FV96-966-2 IFR
Abstract
This interim final rule provides an exemption to the pack and container requirements currently prescribed under the Florida tomato marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida and is administered locally by the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee). This rule exempts shipments of single layer and two layer place packed tomatoes from the container net weight requirements under the marketing order. This rule will facilitate the movement of single layer and two layer place packed tomatoes and should improve returns to producers of Florida tomatoes.