Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Revision of Special Purpose Shipment Exemption Provisions for Organic Citrus Fruit

Résumé

This interim final rule invites comments on the revision of the administrative rules and regulations of the marketing order for Florida citrus. This rule redefines the term ``Special Purpose Shipper'' to mean those persons who handle citrus fruit which is certified as organically grown under Florida law, and requires such persons to certify that they will limit shipments of such fruit to outlets handling organically grown fruit. This rule more precisely defines organically grown Florida citrus fruit, and may increase the market for organic shipments. This rule was unanimously recommended by the Citrus Administrative Committee (committee), the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order.