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603-051-0425 Definitions of Terms As used in OAR 603-051-0430 through 603-051-0445: (1) “Single Crown” means a bulb that shows evidence of producing only one bloom stalk. (2) “One Variety” means bulbs such as the Croft, Ace, Estate, etc. (the Kenyon-Davidson lily may be packed, and labeled Kenyon-Davidson though it may be more than one strain). (3) “Mature” means that the bulb shall have reached a stage of maturity in months or years, according to variety, that will tend to produce under good greenhouse practices three or more blooms. (4) “Fairly Firm” means that the bulbs shall be sufficiently cured at the time of shipment so that there shall be no appreciable loss in weight or shrinking in size during a reasonable length of time after grading, but shall not be so shrunken as to be flabby. (5) “Damage” means any defect or condition that will affect the forcing qualities of the bulb or detract materially from the appearance of the pack. (6) “Basal Plate” means the fleshy, circular plate at the base of the bulb from which roots develop. (7) “Free from Sprouting” means that the bulbs shall not show appreciable evidence of top growth or new root development. (8) “Damage by Disease” means that the bulbs shall not show evidence of injurious fungus or other plant diseases. (9) “Slight Blemishes” means slight bruises and/or a very few broken scales. (Corky Tip shall not be considered as blemishes except where it materially affects the appearance of the pack.) (10) “Circumference” means the measurement around the bulb in inches at the greatest diameter taken at right angles to the straight line from the top to the base of the bulb. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 216-1945, f. 8-30-45, ef. 8-28-45
603-051-0430 Grades (1) Oregon No. 1 shall consist of single crown bulbs of one variety which are mature, well shaped, fairly firm, with sound basal plates with well developed root systems and free from damage caused by sprouting, sun scald, freezing, heating, dirt, foreign material, diseases, insects, rodents, mechanical, or other means, except that slight blemishes shall be permitted in this grade. (2) Oregon No. 1 Double Crown shall consist of bulbs that show evidence of producing two or more bloom stocks. Such bulbs shall meet all other requirements of Oregon Grade No. 1. (3) Unclassified shall consist of bulbs of one variety that do not meet the requirements of the number one grade except they shall be free from injurious insect pests and plant diseases. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 216-1945, f. 8-30-45, ef. 8-28-45
603-051-0435 Tolerance: Sizes (1) In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 10 percent of the bulbs, by count, of any lot may be below the requirements of the grade. Slight imperfections which are not discernible in good commercial sorting practice shall not be considered defects of grade. (2)(a) Unless otherwise specified, the size stated by inches in circumference shall be as follows: (A) 6–7, 8–9, 9–10, etc.; or (B) 6–8, 7–9, 8–10, etc. (b) The above sizes shall be determined as follows: A bulb that will caliper between six and seven inches in circumference is a 6–7, a bulb that will caliper between seven and eight inches is a 7–8, etc. A bulb that will caliper between 6–8 inches in circumference is a 6–8, a bulb that will caliper between 7–9 is a 7–9, etc. Bulbs that are not of a circular shape shall be so measured that the size in circumference will be comparable to that if the bulb was round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 216-1945, f. 8-30-45, ef. 8-28-45
603-051-0440 Oregon Box Packs (1) All bulbs packed under these regulations shall be packed in clean, fairly bright boxes, in accordance to approved methods. The boxes shall be well nailed with cleats at ends. There shall be a layer of granulated peat or other suitable packing material on the top and bottom of the pack and also between each layer. All boxes shall be tightly packed at the time of packing, but contents shall not show unnecessary bruising because of over-filled package. (2) Packed bulbs in any one box shall not have more than 10 percent below the minimum size marked on the box. The number of bulbs in any individual box shall not vary more than two percent below the number marked on the box and not more than one percent in lots of 10 boxes or more. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 216-1945, f. 8-30-45, ef. 8-28-45
603-051-0445 Marking All packages of bulbs shall be marked on one end in a legible manner with letters and figures not less than 3/8 inch in height and not less than 3/16 inch in width with the following information: Number of bulbs in the box, variety, size, and name and address of the grower, shipper, or dealer as the case may be. If the required markings do not appear on the label they shall appear on the label end of the box, or if no label is used, on the end of the box as illustrated below: Oregon No. 1 — 100 Croft 7-8 LABEL Grower or Shipper Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 616 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 216-1945, f. 8-30-45, ef. 8-28-45
603-051-0460 Grades (1)(a) Oregon No. 1 shall consist of loganberries which are clean, fresh, firm, well colored, well developed, and not overripe, which are free from hulls, mold, and decay, and from damage caused by dirt or other foreign matter, shriveling, sunscald, moisture, disease, insects, mechanical, or other means; (b) In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 10 percent, by count, of the berries in any lot may be below the requirements of this grade, but not to exceed 1/2 of this tolerance or five percent, shall be allowed for defects causing serious damage. No appreciable tolerance shall be allowed for mold or decay. (2) Oregon No. 2 shall consist of loganberries which are not graded in conformity with the foregoing grade and which do not contain more than 10 percent, by count, of berries that have been seriously damaged from any cause. (3) Unclassified shall consist of loganberries which fail to meet the requirements of any of the foregoing grades. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 108-1942, f. 4-7-42, ef. 5-4-42
603-051-0465 Size Unless otherwise specified, No. 1 berries shall be not less than 3/4 inch in length. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 108-1942, f. 4-7-42, ef. 5-4-42
603-051-0470 Definitions of Terms As used in OAR 603-051-0460 through 603-051-0470: (1) “Clean” means reasonably free from leaves, stems, dirt, and other foreign matter. (2) “Well Colored” means that the whole surface of the berry shall be a good red color. (3) “Well Developed” means that the berries shall not be misshapen owing to anthracnose injury, frost injury, lack of pollination, insect injury, or other causes. (4) “Overripe” means dead ripe or soft, becoming very dark in color necessitating immediate consumption. (5) “Underripe” means partly colored or of a very light red color. (6) “Damage” means any injury from the causes mentioned which materially affects the appearance, edible, or shipping quality. (7) “Seriously Damaged” means berries which are badly deformed, crushed, leaky, or otherwise seriously injured. Berries which have less than 1/2 of the surface covered with a good red color shall be considered as seriously damaged. (8) “Appreciable Tolerance” means less than one percent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 108-1942, f. 4-7-42, ef. 5-4-42
603-051-0483 Definitions For the purposes specified in ORS 632.206–632.260, “lot” means a continuous identifiable amount of fresh packed onions that does not exceed one day’s run. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 632.905 & 632.211 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 & 632.206 - 632.260 History: DOA 8-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01
603-051-0485 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the Standards of the State of Oregon for Onions: United States Standards For Grades of Onions Other Than Bermuda, Granex, Grano, and Creole Types adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture on October 18, 1966, which went into effect on December 15, 1966. Such federal standards are contained in Sections 51.2830 to 51.2854 of 31 Federal Register 13637 et seq. A copy of such regulations is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. NOTE: Refer to ORS 632.206 - 632.260 and 632.990 for requirements as to inspection and labeling. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 833A(4-67), f. & ef. 4-4-67 AD 832(4-67), f. 3-3-67, ef. 4-1-67 AD 746-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0487 Oregon Percentage Grade In order to allow shippers to pack a percentage of US NO. 1 Grade product for market, the “Oregon Percentage Grade” is adopted. The “Oregon Percentage Grade” shall include a percentage of US No. 1 Grade product. (7 CFR Section 51.2830). [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 632.905 & 632.211 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 & 632.206 - 632.260 History: DOA 8-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01
603-051-0490 Oregon Extra Fancy Export Grade In order to allow shippers to pack a higher quality for export, the “Oregon Extra Fancy Export” grade is adopted. This grade consists of onions which meet all of the requirements of the U.S. No. 1 Grade (7 CFR Section 51.2830) except that the onions shall meet the following additional requirements: (1) Color: fairly bright; (2) Size: (a) Boiler: 1 inch to 2 inches; (b) Prepack: 2 inch minimum; (c) Medium: 2-1/2 inch minimum; (d) Jumbo: 3 inch minimum. (3) Tolerance for size. 2 percent undersize, 10 percent oversize; (4) Tolerances for grade. Lot limit 3 percent total defects including 1 percent decay; no averaging above 5 percent total, including 2 percent decay on any one sample; (5) Special lot tolerances: (a) Sunburn or greening. Lot tolerance 10 percent; score when more than 10 percent of onions in a lot have a medium green color on one-quarter of the surface; (b) Peeling. Lot tolerance 10 percent; score when more than one-quarter of thin papery skin is missing, leaving the underlying fleshy scale unprotected. NOTE: Refer to ORS 632.206 - 632.260 and 632.990 for requirements as to inspection and labeling. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 632.905 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 16-1997, f. & cert. ef. 10-8-97
603-051-0500 Official Standards The United States Standards for Onion Sets adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective February 1, 1940, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as standards for the State of Oregon for onion sets. A copy of such federal standards is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 747-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0515 Official Standards; Parsnips The United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Parsnips adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective March 23, 1954, are hereby adopted as the standards for fresh parsnips in the State of Oregon. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561 & 632 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 1103(24-76), f. & ef. 8-25-76 AD 748-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0530 Official Standards The United States Standards for Peaches adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective June 15, 1952, and in effect January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for peaches. A copy of such federal standards is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 749-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0545 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for summer and fall pears: (1) The United States Standards for Summer and Fall Pears, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective August 20, 1955, and in effect on January 1, 1963. Such federal standards are contained in Title 7, Chapter 1, Part 51 of Code of Federal Regulations in Sections 51.1260 to 51.1280, a copy of which is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. (2) Oregon Extra Fancy. This grade consists of summer and fall pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. No. 1 grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1261). (3) Oregon Fancy. This grade consists of summer and fall pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. No. 2 grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1263). (4) Oregon Combination. This grade consists of a combination of Oregon Extra Fancy and Oregon Fancy grades for summer and fall pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. Combination grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1262). [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 750-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0560 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for winter pears: (1) The United States Standards for Winter Pears, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective September 10, 1955, and in effect on January 1, 1963. Such federal standards are contained in Title 7, Chapter 1, Part 51 of the Code of Federal Regulations in Sections 51.1300 to 51.1323, a copy of which is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. (2) Oregon Extra Fancy. This grade consists of winter pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. Extra No. 1 grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1301). (3) Oregon Fancy. This grade consists of winter pears which meet all requirements of U.S. No. 2 grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1304). (4) Oregon Commercial. This grade consists of winter pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. Combination grade (7 CFR Sec. 1303), except that broken skins and skin punctures not to exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter shall not be considered a defect for this grade. (5) Oregon Unclassified. This grade consists of winter pears of one variety which are hand picked, mature, clean, sound, free from codling moth injury, and scale; hard end, if the pear shows a distinctly constricted protrusion at the blossom end; except that scab spots affecting an aggregate area of not more than one inch width no one spot of more than 3/4 of an inch in diameter shall be permitted. The pear shall peel one good half, shall be free from punctures and broken skin, except those meeting the requirements of Oregon Extra Fancy and Oregon Fancy grades may have punctures or custs not to exceed 1/4 of an inch in diameter. U.S. Standards Sections 51.1306 to 51.1323, (7 CFR) are applicable to this grade. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 751-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0575 Official Standards The United States Standards for Fresh Peas adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective June 1, 1942, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for fresh peas. A copy of such federal regulations is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 752-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0590 Official Standards The United States Standards for Fresh Plums and Prunes adopted by the United State Department of Agriculture as of the date of this regulation and including last amendment effective July 1, 1969, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for fresh plums and prunes. Such federal standards are contained in Title 7, Chapter 1, Part 51 of the Code of Federal Regulations in Sections 51.1520 to 51.1537, a copy of which is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 903(9-69), f. 8-11-69, ef. 8-15-69 AD 880(11-68), f. & ef. 6-11-68 AD 753-1963, f. 7-2-63
603-051-0605 Grades (1) Oregon No. 1 shall consist of plums or prunes of one variety which are well formed, mature, but not soft or shriveled, and which are free from decay and sunscald, and from damage caused by cracks, heat injury or internal browning, growth cracks, sunburn, split pits, russeting, scars, drouth spots, or gum pockets, dirt or other foreign materials, disease, insects, mechanical, or other factors which affect the quality of the processed fruit. Plums or prunes unless otherwise specified shall be not less than 1-3/16 inches in diameter. (2) Oregon No. 2 shall consist of plums or prunes of one variety which meet the requirements of Oregon No. 1 grade, except for size. The minimum diameter shall be not less than 1-1/8 inches. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 616 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 348-1948, f. 6-4-48, ef. 6-18-48
603-051-0610 Definitions As used in OAR 603-051-0605: (1) “Well-Formed” means that the fruit has the shape characteristics of the variety; doubles shall not be considered well-formed. (2) “Mature” means that the fruit has reached the stage of maturity at which the flesh has a distinct amber color. Light green color of the flesh at the stem end shall not be scored when extending not in excess of 1/4 inch from the stem basin towards the pit of the fruit. (3) “Soft” means overripe, or the flesh has reached the stage where it has become mushy, or the skin badly wrinkled. Slight shriveling at stem end shall not be considered as damage. (4) “Sunscald” means injury by the sun in which softening or collapse of the flesh of the fruit is apparent. (5) “Damage” means any injury or defect which materially affects the appearance or edible quality of the fruit. Any one of the following defects, or any combination of defects, the seriousness of which exceeds the maximum allowed for any one defect, shall be considered as damage: (a) Broken skins which are unhealed and more than 1/8 inch in diameter or depth; except those caused by pulled stems where the skin is not torn beyond the stem basin. (Healed skin breaks shall be handled as scars.); (b) Heat injury or internal browning, which is extensive and shows dark discoloration of the flesh; (c) Healed growth cracks shall be considered on the same basis as heavy russet; (d) Sunburn which has materially changed the normal color of the fruit, or has caused the skin to blister or crack; (e) Split pit which affects the fruit to an extent that the shape is not well formed; (f) Russeting which is not rough, when aggregating more than 10 percent of the fruit surface; or excessively rough russeting or scars when aggregating more than 3/16 inch in diameter; (g) Fresh plums or prunes should be considered defective when the presence of gum formations is identified with surface scars, drought spots, or gum pockets; (h) Dirt or other foreign materials which cannot be readily removed by normal washing in preparation for processing. (6) “Diameter of the Fruit” means the shortest distance measured through the center of the fruit at right angles to a line running from the stem to the blossom end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 348-1948, f. 6-4-48, ef. 6-18-48
603-051-0615 Oregon Grade Oregon No. 1 grade shall consist of prunes of one variety which are well formed, mature, but not overripe, soft, or shriveled, and which are free from decay and sunscald, and from damage caused by broken skins, heat injury, growth cracks, sunburn, split pits, hail marks, drought spots, russeting, scars, dirt or other foreign material, disease, insects, or mechanical or other means. Italian type prunes shall have 2/3 of the surface with purplish color, and unless otherwise specified, the minimum size of such prunes shall be not less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 976(9-72), f. 8-24-72, ef. 9-15-72 AD 880(11-68), f. 6-11-68, ef. 6-11-68 AD 797(4-65), f. 6-7-65, ef. 7-1-65
603-051-0616 Tolerances In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances are specified: (1) At Shipping Point: Not more than a total of 10 percent, by count, of the prunes in any container may not meet the requirements of this grade for defects other than color and size, but not more than five percent by count, may be allowed for defects causing serious damage and not more than one percent may be allowed for decay. In addition, not more than 10 percent, by count, in any container may not meet the color requirements and not more than 10 percent, by count, may not meet the size specifications, but the combined tolerance for all defects shall not exceed 15 percent. (2) At Destination or Enroute: Not more than a total of 18 percent of the prunes in any container may not meet the requirements of this grade and not more than the following percentages shall be allowed for the defects listed: (a) Twelve percent for permanent defects including therein not more than 10 percent which fail to meet the color requirement, 10 percent which fail to meet the minimum diameter requirement, and 10 percent which fail to meet the requirements of the grade because of other permanent defects; (b) Six percent for defects causing serious damage, including therein not more than four percent for serious damage by permanent defects and not more than two percent for decay. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561 & 632 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 20-1977, f. & ef. 10-5-77 AD 976(9-72), f. 8-24-72, ef. 9-15-72 AD 797(4-65), f. 6-7-65, ef. 7-1-65
603-051-0617 Application of Tolerances The contents of individual containers in the lot, based on sample inspection, are subject to the following limitations, provided the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified: (1) When a tolerance is 10 percent or more, individual containers in any lot shall have not more than 1-1/2 times the tolerance specified, except that at least one defective and one undersized fruit may be permitted in a container. (2) When a tolerance is less than 10 percent, individual containers in any lot shall have not more than double the tolerance specified, except that at least one defective and one undersized fruit may be permitted in a container. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 976(9-72), f. 8-24-72, ef. 9-15-72 AD 797(4-65), f. 6-7-65, ef. 7-1-65