Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 20-10.002 - Interstate Shipments for Commercial Processing
(1) Fresh citrus fruit may be shipped
interstate to any packing house, or processing plant for commercial processing,
as herein defined, without the issuance and filing of inspection certificates
and without the grade being shown on the container.
(2) All persons who desire to make such
shipments shall first secure a special permit for such shipments by application
on forms to be furnished by the Department of Citrus. A single application for
permits may cover a full shipping season, however a separate permit must be
used for each shipment. The permit application shall affirmatively show that
the fresh citrus fruit so shipped will be converted into a product which comes
within the definition of "commercial processing" as defined herein. A maturity
inspection certificate shall be obtained for each shipment and a copy of this
certificate shall accompany the special permit as evidence of maturity
compliance.
(3) Prior to the
issuance of such permit, an investigation shall be conducted by the Department
of Citrus to determine that the packing house or processing plant for which
each shipment is intended is actually engaged in the business of making such
product or products as stated in the application and that these products come
within the definition of "commercial processing" as herein defined. In
addition, the permit applicant must assume the responsibility of having the
receiver of each shipment under such a permit mail to the Department of Citrus
within ten days of receipt of shipment an affidavit attesting that the fruit
was received and used exclusively for the purposes stated in the application
for permit.
(4) Assessments and
inspection fees due on such fruit shall be paid in accordance with applicable
rules of the Department of Citrus.
(5) "Commercial processing" is defined as
conversion of fresh citrus fruit into a processed or manufactured product,
including but not limited to marmalade, beverage base, concentrated juices,
canned or bottled fruit or fruit juices wherein the keeping qualities of the
end product are preserved and the characteristics are retained for a
substantial period of time without the need of further treatment, such as
refrigeration, after processing. "Commercial processing" does not include (1)
the conversion of fresh citrus into and for sale as fresh fruit juices, or (2)
the packing of fresh citrus fruit in containers outside the State of
Florida.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), 601.50 FS. Law Implemented 601.50 FS.
Formerly 105-1.11(2), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-10.02, Amended 11-28-12.
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