OMB No. 0581-0178

RAC-75 (Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous versions.

RAISIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Fresno, California 93721

Phone: (559) 225-0520

APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION

Applicant Date

Name

Address

Email Address

REQUEST TO BE EXEMPT FROM:

Varietal Type

Quality Regulations

Specify

Pounds Applied For (per year)

Years Applied For

Please state the purpose of the request for exemption

In accordance with§ 989.60(c) of Marketing Order No. 989 (Order), the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) 

may designate such raisins as it deems appropriate for production, processing and marketing research and 

development. The maximum period is five (5) years and the maximum tonnage is 500 tons, unless extended and/or 

increased by the Secretary of Agriculture upon a recommendation by the RAC. If in any year the volume of the 

tonnage applied for exceeds the maximum limit, the exemption is void and all such tonnage is subject to the rules of 

the Order.

Signed _______________________________________

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