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Texas Agriculture Code - Chapter 93 Citrus Fruit Standardization And InspectionLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Agriculture Code > Texas Agriculture Code - Chapter 93 Citrus Fruit Standardization And Inspection It is in the interest of the public welfare of this state to provide growers, shippers, carriers, receivers, and consumers with evidence of the quality ... This chapter applies only in the citrus zone established under Section 73.003 of this code. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1236, ch. 388, § 1, ... (a) This chapter does not prevent: (1) a grower of citrus fruit from disposing of the grower's own crop without complying with this chapter; (2) ... The department: (1) shall direct the inspection, grading, and classification of grapefruit and oranges; (2) shall adopt and enforce rules relating to grading, packing, and ... (a) Brands and trademarks and their United States grade definition shall, if eligible, be registered with the department. (b) To be eligible for registration, a ... (a) An authorized inspector shall inspect citrus fruit. (b) A person who is subject to this chapter shall either notify the department of the time ... (a) After completing a citrus fruit inspection the inspector shall issue to the shipper a certificate of inspection that designates the grade of the citrus ... In a written instrument that is delivered to a consignor of citrus fruit, a shipper or carrier may reserve the right to reject and return ... (a) Citrus fruit shall be packed in closed containers that are approved by the department. (b) The standard orange box is 12 by 12 by ... Fancy bright oranges, satsumas, tangerines, and grapefruit are: (1) bright in color; (2) shapely in form; (3) practically free from skin defects and blemishes; (4) ... Bright oranges, satsumas, tangerines, and grapefruit are: (1) fairly bright in color; (2) less fine and smooth in texture, and have a thicker skin, than ... Fancy russet oranges, satsumas, tangerines, and grapefruit have the same general qualities as fancy bright grade citrus fruit except fancy russets have coloration that is ... Russet oranges, satsumas, tangerines, and grapefruit have the same general qualities as bright grade citrus fruit except russets have coloration that is rusty brown. Acts ... The standard orange packs are: (1) 96's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 4 rows, 4 layers high, 12 to the ... The standard satsuma and tangerine packs are: (1) 90's, which are packed by placing 3 and 3 alternately in 5 rows, 3 layers high, 15 ... The standard grapefruit packs are: (1) 28's, which are packed by placing 2 and 1 alternately in 3 rows, 3 layers high, 5 and 4 ... (a) Packed citrus fruit shall be uniform in size. (b) Oranges, satsumas, and tangerines shall be packed "stem-in, twist" with the blossom end down in ... (a) Citrus fruit that is packed or offered for shipment under this chapter shall be marked with its official grade or labeled or stamped with ... Citrus fruit shipped into this state from any other state or territory shall comply with the grading, packing, and marking requirements of this chapter. Acts ... The standards established under this subchapter may be varied to the extent that: (1) there may be a 10 percent difference in size between the ... The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture or with any Texas firm, corporation, or association that is organized ... Inspectors and a firm, corporation, or association that has executed a cooperative agreement shall obtain a license from the department. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. ... In accordance with the terms of a cooperative agreement, the department shall adopt United States standards to be used when grapefruit and oranges are inspected ... (a) The legislature may not appropriate funds for the enforcement of this chapter. (b) The department shall set contributions under this subchapter in amounts that ... Citrus fruit that is purchased by weight prior to packing shall be weighed at the expense of the buyer by a public weigher. Acts 1981, ... (a) A public weigher shall issue a certificate of weight to a buyer or shipper of citrus fruit that is required to be weighed under ... A public weigher is entitled to receive a fee in the following amount as full payment for issuance of a weight certificate: (1) 10 cents ... A person commits an offense if the person: (1) accepts for shipment or ships citrus fruit that is not accompanied by a valid certificate of ... An offense under Section 93.061 of this code is a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1241, ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |