The requirements for Washington C grade green or yellow variety apples include the conditions for Washington fancy grade apples under WAC 16-403-054. In addition, apples of this grade must be free from excessive damage caused by russeting as defined under the definitions of "damage by russeting," in WAC 16-403-164(2) under the following conditions:

1. (1) The aggregate area of an apple which is covered by smooth net-like russeting may not exceed twenty-five percent.

2. (2) The aggregate area of an apple which is covered by smooth solid russeting may not exceed ten percent except as follows:

   1. (a) The aggregate area for Newtown, Granny Smith or similar varieties which is covered with smooth solid russeting may not exceed twenty percent; and
   2. (b) The aggregate area of an apple which is covered with excessively rough or bark-like russeting or limb rubs may not exceed the area of a circle three-fourths inch in diameter.
3. (3) There is no requirement in this grade pertaining to invisible water core.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.17.030, [15.17.]050, [15.17.]060, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 17-03-002, § 16-403-094, filed 1/4/17, effective 2/4/17.]