OMB No. 0581-0178

(Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous editions.

RAISIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Fresno, California 93721

Phone: (559) 225-0520

____________________, 20___

TO: All Handlers of Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California

SUBJECT: Handler Weight Certificates 

Section 989.158(a)(1)(iii) of Marketing Order No. 989, regulating the handling of raisins produced from 

grapes grown in California (Order), requires each handler to substantiate the weight of each lot of raisins 

tendered for receiving, storage, reconditioning, acquisition, or disposition on an official “State Certificate 

of Weights and Measures” issued by a public weigh master on a form approved by the Raisin 

Administrative Committee (RAC). Section 989.158(a)(3) of the Order also requires handlers to issue a 

“door receipt” or weight certificate on a serially pre-numbered form. These requirements are usually met 

by using the same form. 

For each lot of raisins tendered for receiving, storage, reconditioning, acquisition, or disposition, please 

provide the following information to the RAC:

1. The name and address of the tenderer;

2. The weight of the lot;

3. The number and type of containers in the lot; and 

4. Any other information necessary to identify the lot. 

If you have any questions, please contact your RAC field representative.

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