(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person may, without regard to the provisions of §§ 920.41, 920.52, 920.53 and 920.55 and the regulations issued thereunder, handle kiwifruit:

1. (1) For consumption by charitable institutions;
2. (2) For distribution by relief agencies; or
3. (3) For commercial processing into products.

(b) Upon the basis of recommendations and information submitted by the committee, or from other available information, the Secretary may relieve from any or all requirements, under or established pursuant to § 920.41, § 920.52, § 920.53 or § 920.55, the handling of kiwifruit:

1. (1) To designated market areas;
2. (2) For such specified purposes (including shipments to facilitate the conduct of marketing research and development projects); or,
3. (3) In such minimum quantities or types of shipments, as may be prescribed.