1. (a) Bulk Load. A minimum of two (2) samples shall be taken. Each sample shall be from a different trailer, or from a different portion of a single trailer.
2. (b) Bin Load or Lot. The number of bins to be sampled shall be determined by the total number of bins in a load or lot. Each bin to be sampled shall be plainly marked or identified on an exposed surface prior to sampling. The number of bins to sample is as follows:

3. No. of Bins in Load or Lot

   1. (a) Select two sections, using the random charts, for use as the excessive moisture sample.

   2. (b) Select two sections, using the random charts, for use as the external and internal defects sample.

      The subsamples for garlic shall be as follows:

   3. (a) Select two sections, using the random charts, for use as the excessive moisture sample.
   4. (b) Select one section, using the random charts, for use as the defects sample.

   Minimum Number of Bins to be Sampled

   1

   1

   2 or more

   2

   The subsamples for excessive moisture, external defects, and internal defects shall be selected by using an eight-section sampling grid. The random sampling grid charts shall be furnished by the director. The subsamples for onions shall be as follows:

Each master sample shall weigh approximately 50 pounds and be comprised of two (2) samples, each weighing approximately 25 pounds.

The samples to be taken shall be determined by one of the following methods:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 41721, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 41731 and 41752, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-25-79 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 21).

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 9-7-79 (Register 79, No. 36).

3. Editorial Correction of Note (Register 82, No. 1).