Section 16-403-175. Green or yellow varieties—Color requirements.  


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  • (1) Golden Delicious. In extra fancy and fancy grades, 75 percent or more of the surface of the apple shall show white or light green predominating over the green color. In C grade, 33-1/3 percent or more of the surface of the apple shall show white or light green predominating over the green color.
    (2) In green and yellow varieties, other than Golden Delicious, characteristic ground color shall be required in extra fancy, fancy or C grade.
    (3) In no case shall the color requirements for any variety be less than those required under the United States standards for grades of apples, effective September 1, 1964, as amended October 1, 1966 and July 25, 1972 for the comparable Washington grade and variety.
    [Order 1374, § 16-403-175, filed 7/26/74, effective 9/1/74.]
Order 1374, § 16-403-175, filed 7/26/74, effective 9/1/74.