Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-7-.07 - Size Classifications for Shelled Pieces

(1) The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table II. Pecan pieces smaller than granules as defined below shall be considered Pecan Meal.

Table II Tolerance for Size of Pieces
Size Classification	Maximum diameter (will pass through round opening of following diameter)	Minimum diameter (will not pass through round opening of following diameter)
Mammoth Pieces	No Limitation	8/16 Inch
Extra Large Pieces	9/16 Inch	7/16 Inch
Halves and Pieces	No Limitation	5/16 Inch
Large Pieces	8/16 Inch	5/16 Inch
Medium Pieces	6/16 Inch	3/16 Inch
Small Pieces	4/16 Inch	2/16 Inch
Midget Pieces	3/16 Inch	1/16 Inch
Granules	1/16 Inch	1/16 Inch

(a) In lieu of the size classifications in Table II, the size of pieces in a lot may be specified in terms of minimum diameter, or as a range described in terms of minimum and maximum diameters expressed in sixteenths or sixty-fourths of an inch.

(b) Tolerances for size of pieces: In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, tolerances are provided for pieces in a lot which fail to meet the requirements of any size specified. The tolerances, by weight, are shown in Table III.

Table III Tolerance for Offsize Pieces
Size Classification	Total Tolerance for Offsize Pieces	Tolerance (Included in Total Tolerance) for Pieces Smaller than
		2/16 Inch	1/16 Inch
Mammoth Pieces	15%	1%	-
Extra Large Pieces	15%	1%	-
Halves and Pieces	15%	1%	-
Large Pieces	15%	1%	-
Medium Pieces	15%	2%	-
Small Pieces	15%	2%	-
Midget Pieces	15%	-	2%
Granules	15%	-	5%
Other Specified Size	15%	1	-

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-7-.07

Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. § 26-2-1 et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Size Classifications for Shelled Pieces" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996. Amended: F. May 8, 2020; eff. May 28, 2020.