- (a) Mold, decay, and insect injury which has penetrated or damaged the edible portion of the melon.
- (b) Serious damage, due to growth cracks, cuts, bruises, sunburn, softness, or other causes. Damage to any melon which is mentioned in this section is not serious unless it affects the edible portion of the melon.
Persian melons, casabas, honeydew and honeyball melons, and watermelons shall be mature but not overripe and shall be free from any of the following defects.
History
1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).