Rolnictwo i żywność · 07/10/1994

Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Amendment of Rules and Regulations

This interim rule clarifies registered handler application and approval procedures and the Florida Tomato Committee's (committee) authority to cancel a handler's certificate of registration for good cause. The rule also clarifies that only registered handlers of Florida tomatoes may ship such tomatoes in interstate commerce. This rule also adds special purpose shipment outlets, redefines one of those outlets, and brings the order's special purpose shipment provisions into conformity with each other. Finally, this rule provides that handlers must report packout information on a daily basis to the committee or an authorized agent of the committee. This rule is expected to enhance compliance with the order and regulations and bring the regulations into conformity with current industry practices. The amendments were unanimously recommended by the committee. In addition, the Department of Agriculture (Department) makes conforming changes.