Each shipper shall deliver to the inspector a copy of the loading manifest on each shipment of citrus fruit, which manifest shall indicate, in addition to other information prescribed by the Department of Agriculture, the following:
- (1) Name and registration number of shipper.
- (2) Date of shipment.
- (3) Grade of fruit.
- (4) Brand or trademark, if applicable.
- (5) Railroad car number; truck or trailer license number.
(6) Variety of fruit:
- (a) Oranges shall be classified as early, midseason, or late.
- (b) Grapefruit shall be classified with a notation as to whether it is a seeded or seedless variety and a notation as to whether it is a white or colored variety.
- (c) All other varieties shall be classified in conformity with Department of Citrus Rule Chapter 20-13, F.A.C.
(7) Size or weight of fruit and type of container:
- (a) Itemized list of fruit sizes or range of sizes for each grade, variety of fruit and type of container.
- (b) When container content is shown in terms of weight, itemized list showing weight, variety of fruit and type of container.
- (c) For bulk fruit, fruit sizes shall be estimated by the inspector and shipper together.
- (8) “Color Added,” if appropriate.
- (9) If fruit was packed in a different production area in this state from that in which it was grown, the production area shall be indicated as defined in Section 601.091, F.S.
(10) Destination of shipments:
- (a) City and State in U.S.A. and city and province in Canada or Mexico.
- (b) Shipments to points in Florida shall show whether destination is east or west of Suwannee River.
- (c) Offshore export shall show Country.
- (11) Signature of person authorized to sign for shipper.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), 601.11 FS. Law Implemented 601.091, 601.11, 601.46, 601.52, 601.99 FS. History–Formerly 105-1.09(1), Amended 1-1-75, 8-17-77, Formerly 20-40.01, Amended 3-28-90, 12-21-93, 8-22-94, 8-30-95, 12-5-02.