Fla. Admin. Code R. 20-61.0072 – Determination of Pounds of Grapefruit Solids

(1) For purposes of reporting under Rule 20-63.001, pounds of grapefruit solids shall be determined in the following way: Multiply the state test house yield, expressed in pounds solids per box and calculated in accordance with paragraph 20-61.0071(1)(a), F.A.C., by the applicable correction factor derived from the following table to determine the number of pounds of grapefruit solids in the load of grapefruit.

Load Date	Factor
September 1 – December 31	91
January 1 – February 14	93
February 15 – February 29	92
March 1 – March 14	91
March 15 – April 30	90
May 1 – August 31	87

The applicable factor shall be the factor opposite the date that the load of fruit is accepted, sampled and tested by the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Fruit and Vegetables.

(2) The pound solids determination made under this rule may be used whenever the seller and buyer mutually agree, as the trading unit for the grapefruit being sold.

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1) FS. Law Implemented 601.02(5), 601.25 FS. History–New 5-1-82, Amended 11-15-83, 10-24-84, 10-20-85, Formerly 20-61.072, Amended 10-19-86, 11-1-87, 10-20-92, 10-15-95.