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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 16. Agriculture, Department of (See Titles 24, 60, and 142) |
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Chapter 16-409. Washington standards for asparagus. |
Section 16-409-022. Asparagus grades.
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- (1) The following table identifies and describes the asparagus grades used in Washington state:(2) "Culls" describes asparagus that:(a) Is not graded in conformity with Washington extra fancy, Washington extra fancy tips, Washington fancy, Washington consumer pack, or U.S. No. 1, or U.S. No. 2; and(b) Must not be marketed if more than ten percent by count of the stalks show white in excess of two inches.(3) "Fancy grade asparagus" is free from serious damage caused by spreading or broken tips, dirt, disease, insects or mechanical or other means.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.17.030, 15.17.050, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 15-12-015, § 16-409-022, filed 5/21/15, effective 6/21/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-06-047, § 16-409-022, filed 3/1/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 05-10-092, § 16-409-022, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05.]