Section 16-403-225. Other brands and grades.

(1) Any person, firm or organization wishing to pack apples under any other grade or brand than according to the foregoing rules shall file a certified copy of the description of such grade or brand with the director of agriculture the year in which the apples so to be packed are grown: Provided, That upon request of such person, firm, or organization, having reregistered such grade or brand for ten or more consecutive years, the grade or brand may be permanently registered.

(2) If such grade or brand is approved by the director of agriculture, apples may be packed under such grade or brand, instead of the official state grading rules and all boxes of apples so packed shall be marked with that grade or brand: Provided, That private grades or brands for apples may only be registered and approved when they meet the specifications required of Washington fancy grade or better.

Note:	Private grades do not meet marking requirements of U.S. Apple and Pear Act and shall not be used on export shipments.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.17 RCW. WSR 86-10-045 (Order 1886), § 16-403-225, filed 5/6/86; Order 1374, § 16-403-225, filed 7/26/74, effective 9/1/74.]

Chapter 15.17 RCW. WSR 86-10-045 (Order 1886), § 16-403-225, filed 5/6/86; Order 1374, § 16-403-225, filed 7/26/74, effective 9/1/74.