Section 16-409-024. Size requirements for Washington asparagus grades.  


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  • The following size designations apply to all grades of asparagus in Washington state.
    (1) Jumbo: Stalks at least 13/16 inch in diameter.
    (2) Extra large: Stalks at least 10/16 inch in diameter.
    (3) Large: Stalks at least 7/16 inch in diameter.
    (4) Standard: Stalks at least 5/16 inch in diameter.
    (5) Small: Stalks at least 3/16 inch in diameter.
    (6) All size designations, as defined in WAC 16-409-024, may be packed in all grades and in all containers.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.17.050 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 08-04-108, § 16-409-024, filed 2/6/08, effective 3/8/08. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-06-047, § 16-409-024, filed 3/1/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 05-10-092, § 16-409-024, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05.]
RCW 15.17.050 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 08-04-108, § 16-409-024, filed 2/6/08, effective 3/8/08. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-06-047, § 16-409-024, filed 3/1/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 05-10-092, § 16-409-024, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05.