Arizona Revised Statutes Title 3. Agriculture § 3-487. Rulemaking; definition

1. Standards and grades for fruit and vegetables produced in this state and a standard for fruit and vegetables without specific standards. In establishing the specific standards, the associate director shall consider factors that apply to the product, including maturity, color, shape, size, firmness, freedom from decay, diseases, mechanical and plant pest injury and any other factors that indicate quality and condition.

2. The size, dimensions, labeling and markings of containers that are to be used to pack fruit or vegetables and the packing arrangements of the commodity in the container.

3. A permit system for experimental containers, experimental products and experimental packs, including an application, permit number, quantity allowed by the permit, duration of the permit and recordkeeping and renewal provisions.

4. Sampling rules for lots and containers of fruit and vegetables to reasonably produce a fair representation of the entire lot or container sampled.

5. The time period allowed to recondition fruit or vegetables pursuant to § 3-486.

6. Appropriate reporting and recordkeeping requirements for shippers, including:

7. Appropriate reporting and recordkeeping requirements for commission merchants.