1. (a) Mature potatoes are those which are not more than slightly skinned. “Slightly skinned” is defined as a potato with not more than one-fourth of the skin missing or feathered.

   Not more than 15 percent, by weight, of the potatoes in a lot may be more than slightly skinned. Individual containers shall be permitted 30 percent, provided the lot averages 15 percent or less.

2. (b) Exception. Potatoes in containers labeled U.S. No. 2 need not comply with the skinning requirements of this section.

Potatoes shall be mature.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42681, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-29-75 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 75, No. 18).

2. Certificate of Non-Compliance (repealer by operation of Section 11422.1, Gov.C.) filed 8-21-75 (Register 75, No. 34).

3. New section filed 4-9-76 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 15).

4. Certificate of Compliance filed 8-5-76 (Register 76, No. 32).

5. Amendment filed 1-21-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 4).

6. Amendment of Note filed 10-9-84 (Register 84, No. 41).