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Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-7 - DUES COLLECTION ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS › Section 20-7.005 - Fees and Other Related Costs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Within
				60 days of the effective date of this Chapter 20-7, F.A.C., and prior to August
				1 of each year thereafter, the Department shall calculate the direct costs
				incurred by the Department for (i) processing request(s) for dues collection,
				and (ii) contract administration.
(2) For the purposes of calculating such
				fees, the term "direct costs" shall mean any actual costs incurred by the
				Department, including, but not limited to, the pro-rated value of any portion
				of any and all employees' gross salary and benefits for any such employees'
				time spent on administration of the services contemplated hereunder. Such
				"direct costs" shall also include any portion of other Department expenses
				and/or overhead which may be reasonably allocated to the services contemplated
				hereunder.
(3) In no event shall
				the Department's calculation of fees hereunder result in the Department
				subsidizing any requesting corporation, nor shall any such calculation result
				in the Department levying a fee in gross excess of those direct costs incurred
				by the Department in administering the services contemplated
				hereunder.
(4) From the remittance
				payments outlined in subsection
				 20-7.003(2),
				F.A.C., a licensed citrus fruit dealer may withhold any actual costs reasonably
				incurred by the licensed citrus fruit dealer for the collection and remittance
				contemplated herein.
(5) The
				processing request fee established annually hereunder shall govern all
				processing requests for dues collection filed in the subsequent fee year
				(August 1 - July 31).
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1),
					 601.992 FS. Law Implemented
					 601.992
					 FS.
New 1-15-07.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.001 - Fresh Form

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Filing assessment
				returns: All assessment returns required to be filed by handlers of citrus
				entering the primary channel of trade in fresh form shall be filed with the
				Department of Citrus each week with the first cumulative report due by November
				10. Returns shall state the number of standard shipping boxes of 4/5 bushels,
				or equivalent, of each variety of citrus fruit handled during the preceding
				week. Assessments shall filed on forms furnished by the Department of Citrus
				(incorporated by reference in Rule
				 20-100.004, F.A.C.) and shall be
				due and payable or the amount guaranteed as hereinafter provided, when the
				citrus fruit is first handled in the primary channels of trade allowing a
				deferral for fruit handled prior to November until the November 10 deadline.
				Payment of assessments shall be remitted with the assessment return for a
				period reported unless other payment schedules are prescribed in Chapter 20-9,
				F.A.C.
(2) Payment guaranteed by
				bond, deposit, or letter of credit: To guarantee payment of assessments,
				handlers shall post a surety bond, cash bond, certificate of deposit or letter
				of credit, as provided in either Rule
				 20-9.005 or
				 20-9.008,
				F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1),
					 601.15(1),
					 (10)(a) FS. Law Implemented
					 601.15(5), (6)
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.15(1), Amended 1-1-75, 2-1-81, Formerly
					 20-9.01, Amended 7-21-92, 11-27-01, 10-21-08,
					 11-28-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.003 - Fruit Shipped Out-of-State to Government Agencies, or to a Packinghouse or Processing Plant, or to a Fresh Fruit Juice Distributor

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The assessments on citrus fruit to be shipped outside the
				  State of Florida to government agencies, or to a packinghouse or processing
				  plant, or to a fresh fruit juice distributor, shall be paid by the person
				  shipping or causing such fruit to be shipped outside the state and payment
				  shall be evidenced on the permit under which said fruit is shipped. Persons who
				  qualify with the Department of Citrus under Rule
				   20-9.005, F.A.C., may stamp on
				  the permit the name of the shipper together with the words "Payment of
				  assessments guaranteed to the Department of Citrus." Returns for such shipments
				  shall be made as provided for in Rule
				   20-9.001,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1),
					 601.15(1),
					 (10)(a) FS. Law Implemented
					 601.15(5), (6),
					 601.152,
					 601.154
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.15(3), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-9.03,
					 Repromulgated 11-27-01, Amended
					 11-28-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.004 - Fruit Handled by Express and Gift Package Shippers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Filing assessment returns:
(a) Every shipper of express or gift packages
				shall file, as directed by the Department of Citrus, weekly returns of all
				fruit shipped in the preceding week with remittance attached for total
				assessments due, with the first cumulative report due by November 10.
(b) A gift shipper qualifying under the
				following criteria may make returns for longer periods by applying in writing
				to the Department of Citrus and receiving prior written approval:
1. Quarterly payments - if estimated annual
				assessment payment does not exceed $6, 900 maximum.
2. Monthly payments - if estimated annual
				assessment payment does not exceed $30, 000 maximum.
3. Weekly payments are required if estimated
				annual assessment is greater that $30, 000.
4. Calculation of estimated assessment
				payment is based upon a 7-month season using the total boxes estimated to be
				shipped and an average assessment rate established annually by the Department
				of Citrus based on assessment rates set by the Florida Citrus
				Commission.
(c) All
				returns shall be made in terms of standard packed boxes of 1-3/5 bushels or
				equivalent.
(d) The advertising
				assessments shall be due and payable at the time of offering such fruit for
				shipment allowing a deferral for fruit handled prior to November until the
				November 10 deadline.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.005 - Requirements to Guarantee Payment of Assessment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
To qualify to guarantee to the Department of Citrus payment
				  of any assessment imposed by law:
(1)
				Each handler of citrus fruit shall deposit with the Department of Citrus a good
				and sufficient:
(a) Cash bond, or
(b) Surety bond executed by the handler as
				principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in
				this State as surety, to be approved by the Department of Citrus, or
(c) Certificate of deposit in accordance with
				the provisions of Rule
				 20-9.008, F.A.C., or
(d) Letter of credit from an issuing
				financial institution located in the United States.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.006 - Late Filing of Returns and Inadequacy of Bond

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
All assessments levied and imposed on citrus fruit or product
				  shall be paid or the amount thereof guaranteed at the time the fruit is first
				  handled in the primary channel of trade, allowing a deferral for fruit handled
				  prior to November until the November 10 deadline. Payments not made the week
				  following entry into the primary channel of trade become delinquent for
				  payments due after November 10. Payment shall be made in accordance with Rules
				   20-9.001,
				   20-9.002,
				   20-9.003 and
				   20-9.004, F.A.C.
(1)
(a)
				When any citrus fruit handler becomes delinquent in filing returns or paying
				citrus assessments, the Department of Citrus shall demand payment of such
				assessments and give written notice of the delinquency to the handler including
				notice of the rights of affected parties under Chapter 120, F.S. Such notice
				shall be mailed to the address supplied by the handler to the Department of
				Citrus in the application for citrus fruit dealer license.
(b) If the assessments are not paid within 28
				days of delinquency by the citrus fruit handler and there is no request for a
				hearing under Chapter 120, F.S., the Department of Citrus shall notify the
				Department of Agriculture to immediately suspend inspection service to the
				reported handler. This suspension will remain in force until returns have been
				filed and assessments plus any penalties are paid to the Department of Citrus.
				The Department of Citrus shall notify the Department of Agriculture when such
				payment has been made and inspection services may resume. If payment is not
				made after suspension of inspection services, the Department of Citrus shall
				impose a 5% late penalty pursuant to Section
				 601.15(9)(a),
				F.S., demand immediate payment from the surety of such assessments and penalty,
				and provide the handler with a copy of such demand. Where the handler has
				deposited with the Department of Citrus a cash bond, certificate of deposit, or
				letter of credit the Department shall immediately proceed against such bond,
				certificate of deposit, or letter of credit for the amount of
				indebtedness.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.007 - Mixing of Oranges

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Because of the differences in assessment rates for round
				  oranges (Citrus sinensis, Osbeck) and other types of oranges, such as tangelos,
				  round oranges shall not be delivered to processing plants mixed with other
				  varieties.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7)
					 FS. Law Implemented 601.15
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.15(7), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-9.07,
					 Amended 7-21-92, 11-28-12, 1-24-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-9 - PAYMENT OF EXCISE TAXES › Section 20-9.009 - Trade Secret Exemption

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any data
				reported to the Florida Department of Citrus that a facility deems to be a
				trade secret (i) shall be clearly labeled as "Trade Secret" at the time it is
				submitted to the Department of Citrus, and (ii) shall be designated a trade
				secret on a Statement of Trade Secret Form under Rule
				 20-100.004, F.A.C.
(2) Individual facility information reported
				pursuant to this rule shall be held confidential as a designated trade secret
				and defined in Section
				 688.002(4),
				F.S., and treated as exempt from the provisions of Section
				 119.07(1),
				F.S.
(3) Absent a written
				declaration that the facility deems the data to be a trade secret in compliance
				with the process set forth in this rule, the data provided to the Department of
				Citrus will not be treated as a trade secret, as defined in Section
				 688.002(4),
				F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1),
					 601.15(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented: 601.15,
					 601.152(8)(c)
					 FS.
New 11-26-20, Amended
					 6-23-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-10 - ISSUANCE AND USE OF PERMITS › Section 20-10.001 - Charitable and Unemployment Relief Shipments

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Fresh fruit or processed products thereof
				to be used for charitable or unemployment relief purposes may be sold or
				shipped without the issuance and filing of inspection certificates and without
				the grade being shown on the container.
(2) All persons who desire to make such sales
				or shipments shall first secure a Permit for Shipment of Fresh Citrus Fruit or
				Products for Charitable or Unemployment Relief Purposes (permit), incorporated
				by reference in subsection
				 20-100.004(9),
				F.A.C.,
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01950
,
				for each such shipment by submitting an Application for Permit for Shipment of
				Fresh Citrus Fruit or Products for Charitable or Unemployment Relief Purposes
				(application), incorporated by reference in subsection
				 20-100.004(8),
				F.A.C.,
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01951
.
				Each applicant for such permit shall guarantee payment of assessments as
				provided in Department of Citrus Chapter 20-9, F.A.C., or pay these assessments
				at the time such permit is issued; however, shipments for charitable purposes
				are exempt from all advertising assessments by Section
				 601.501, F.S. In addition, the
				permit applicant must assume the responsibility of having the receiver of each
				shipment under such a permit mail to the Department of Citrus within ten days
				of receipt of shipment, a Statement Relating to Shipment of Fresh Citrus Fruit
				or Products for Charitable or Unemployment Relief Purposes, incorporated by
				reference in subsection
				 20-100.004(10),
				F.A.C.,
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01952
,
				attesting that the fruit was received and used exclusively for the purposes
				stated in the permit application.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1),
					 601.50 FS. Law Implemented
					 601.50,
					 601.501
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.11(1), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-10.01,
					 Amended 11-28-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-10 - ISSUANCE AND USE OF PERMITS › Section 20-10.002 - Interstate Shipments for Commercial Processing

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Fresh citrus fruit may be shipped
				interstate to any packing house, or processing plant for commercial processing,
				as herein defined, without the issuance and filing of inspection certificates
				and without the grade being shown on the container.
(2) All persons who desire to make such
				shipments shall first secure a special permit for such shipments by application
				on forms to be furnished by the Department of Citrus. A single application for
				permits may cover a full shipping season, however a separate permit must be
				used for each shipment. The permit application shall affirmatively show that
				the fresh citrus fruit so shipped will be converted into a product which comes
				within the definition of "commercial processing" as defined herein. A maturity
				inspection certificate shall be obtained for each shipment and a copy of this
				certificate shall accompany the special permit as evidence of maturity
				compliance.
(3) Prior to the
				issuance of such permit, an investigation shall be conducted by the Department
				of Citrus to determine that the packing house or processing plant for which
				each shipment is intended is actually engaged in the business of making such
				product or products as stated in the application and that these products come
				within the definition of "commercial processing" as herein defined. In
				addition, the permit applicant must assume the responsibility of having the
				receiver of each shipment under such a permit mail to the Department of Citrus
				within ten days of receipt of shipment an affidavit attesting that the fruit
				was received and used exclusively for the purposes stated in the application
				for permit.
(4) Assessments and
				inspection fees due on such fruit shall be paid in accordance with applicable
				rules of the Department of Citrus.
(5) "Commercial processing" is defined as
				conversion of fresh citrus fruit into a processed or manufactured product,
				including but not limited to marmalade, beverage base, concentrated juices,
				canned or bottled fruit or fruit juices wherein the keeping qualities of the
				end product are preserved and the characteristics are retained for a
				substantial period of time without the need of further treatment, such as
				refrigeration, after processing. "Commercial processing" does not include (1)
				the conversion of fresh citrus into and for sale as fresh fruit juices, or (2)
				the packing of fresh citrus fruit in containers outside the State of
				Florida.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1),
					 601.50 FS. Law Implemented
					 601.50
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.11(2), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-10.02,
					 Amended 11-28-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-10 - ISSUANCE AND USE OF PERMITS › Section 20-10.003 - Gift Fruit Shipments

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Except as
				provided in Department of Citrus Chapter 20-44, F.A.C., shipments of fresh
				citrus fruit or the processed products thereof by any method of transportation
				by "express or gift fruit shippers, " as hereinafter defined, may be made
				without the issuance and filing of inspection certificates and without the
				grade being shown on the container. Such shipments shall not be for the purpose
				of resale by the consignee.
(2)
				Persons who desire to make such shipments by any means of transportation other
				than by a licensed express company, parcel post or by a person, firm or
				organization approved by the Department of Citrus for use of Special
				Transportation Permits, shall first obtain a permit for each shipment by filing
				an application on forms to be furnished by the Department of Citrus. A single
				application for permits may cover a full shipping season, however a separate
				permit must be used for each shipment. Special Transportation Permits may be
				issued to persons, firms or organizations approved by the Department of Citrus,
				and engaged in the business of transporting gift fruit shipments for a number
				of individual express or gift fruit shippers.
(3) Advertising assessments due on such fruit
				or products shall be paid in accordance with Rule
				 20-9.004, F.A.C.
(4) "Express or gift fruit shipper" is
				defined as any person having an established place of business who ships or
				delivers for transportation in any manner, citrus fruit to a consumer and not
				for the purpose of resale, including an "organic gift fruit shipper, " defined
				in subsection  20-10.003(5),
				F.A.C.
(5) An "Organic gift fruit
				shipper, " when approved by the Department of Citrus, is defined as an "express
				or gift fruit shipper" who, on forms supplied by the Department of Citrus:
(a) Under oath, certified that during the
				shipping season for which his citrus fruit dealer's license was issued, he will
				deal only with citrus fruit which he knows of his own personal knowledge is
				produced on trees on which only compost, purely organic and nonacidulated
				fertilizer such as rock phosphate, colomite or ground limestone is used and to
				which no chemical insecticide or fungicide has been applied.
(b) Certified a complete list of all groves
				on which fruit he intends to handle will be produced and such list shall show
				the approximate number of boxes of each variety of citrus fruit expected to be
				handled therefrom.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-10 - ISSUANCE AND USE OF PERMITS › Section 20-10.005 - Shipment and Sale of Florida Experimental Packs of Concentrated Orange Juice Other Than Frozen or Canned

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Persons who desire to ship and sell experimental packs of the product in retail
				or institutional containers shall first obtain a permit by application on forms
				to be furnished by the Department of Citrus.
(2) The permit holder shall maintain adequate
				production, shipment and sales records for the product, and shall make these
				records available for examination by a representative of the Department of
				Citrus upon request at any time during regular business hours. As a further
				condition for permit issuance, the applicant shall agree to furnish full
				reports relating to the results of the shipment and sale of the product. These
				reports, in written form, shall contain, but not be limited to, the following
				matters:
(a) Date of production,
(b) Actual volume shipped,
(c) Channel of distribution (type and number
				of outlets by city and state),
(d)
				Reaction of distributor to product,
(e) Reaction of retailer to product,
(f) Reaction of consumer to
				product,
(g) Whether trouble of any
				nature was encountered in distribution and sale of the product,
(h) Any confusion in reconstitution of the
				product.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-11 - POINTS AT WHICH MATURITY INSPECTION MAY BE MADE AND PROCEDURE FOR REGRADING OF FRUIT › Section 20-11.001 - Point of Inspection

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Inspection for maturity may be made at any point after
				  severance of citrus fruit from the tree. Representative sample and tested in
				  accordance with Department of Citrus Chapter 20-34 or 20-61,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.43,
					 601.44 FS. Law Implemented
					 601.38,
					 601.43,
					 601.44,
					 601.9910
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.28(1), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-11.01.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-11 - POINTS AT WHICH MATURITY INSPECTION MAY BE MADE AND PROCEDURE FOR REGRADING OF FRUIT › Section 20-11.002 - Regrading and Reinspection

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In the event the composite test fails to pass the maturity
				  standards as prescribed by law and Department of Citrus Rules, the inspector
				  may require that the lot be regraded or separated at the place where such fruit
				  is found, and that portion which is graded out for reasons of immaturity shall
				  be condemned and destroyed. Additional tests may be made by the inspector to
				  determine adequacy of regrading. If the owner or persons in charge fails to
				  grade or separate a lot which has been found to contain immature fruit, the
				  entire lot may be condemned and destroyed.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.44 FS. Law Implemented
					 601.44
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.28(1), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-11.02.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-11 - POINTS AT WHICH MATURITY INSPECTION MAY BE MADE AND PROCEDURE FOR REGRADING OF FRUIT › Section 20-11.003 - These Provisions in Addition to Other Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The provisions of this rule may be applied by inspectors of
				  the Department of Agriculture at any time as a further means to prevent the
				  utilization of immature fruit, and are in addition to the inspection procedures
				  outlined in Department of Citrus Chapters 20-34 and 20-61,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7)
					 FS. Law Implemented 601.9910
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.28(2), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-11.03.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-12 - PROCEDURES FOR SAMPLING AND TESTING FRUIT DAMAGED BY FREEZING › Section 20-12.001 - Testing by Authorized Inspector

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Tests to determine fruit damaged by freezing shall be made by
				  the Division of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection, or its duly authorized
				  inspectors or agents. Inspectors shall use the same manner and method of
				  drawing samples and conducting tests that are used in determining the grade of
				  citrus fruit.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.91(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.91
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.14(1), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-12.01.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-12 - PROCEDURES FOR SAMPLING AND TESTING FRUIT DAMAGED BY FREEZING › Section 20-12.002 - Freeze Damaged Fruit to Be Separated

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
All citrus fruit which is seriously damaged by freezing, as
				  defined in Section  601.89, F.S., shall be set aside
				  in a place designated by the inspector and may be placed under the seal of the
				  Commissioner of Agriculture.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.91(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.89,
					 601.91
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.14(2), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-12.02.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.001 - Establishment of Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The market classification or name, and minimum maturity
				  standard for all citrus varieties or hybrids marketed in the primary channel of
				  trade shall be established as herein provided, unless such market
				  classification or name, and maturity standard are set by law. The "Fruit
				  Classification and Standards Committee" shall recommend to the Department of
				  Citrus appropriate market classification or name, and minimum maturity standard
				  for all citrus varieties or hybrids which have not previously been so
				  established and may also make recommendations for any changes in existing
				  classification or standard.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					  601.9910(3)  FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.34(1), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-13.01.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.0011 - Oranges: 2004-2005 Anhydrous Acid Maturity Standards (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.11,
					 601.19 FS. Law Implemented
					 601.111,
					 601.19
					 FS.
New 3-14-93, Amended 2-12-95, 1-17-96, 5-1-02, 2-19-03,
					 2-24-04, 3-22-05, Repealed 2-19-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.002 - Non-Classified Fruits

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Citrus varieties or hybrids for which a market classification
				  or minimum maturity standard has not been set either by state law or Department
				  of Citrus rule shall not be identified by any classification or name
				  established for another variety or hybrid nor shall they be subject to any
				  minimum maturity requirements.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					  601.9910(3)  FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.34(1), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-13.02,
					 Amended 8-22-95.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.003 - Fruit Classification and Standards Committee - Membership

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
There is hereby created and established an advisory committee
				  of the Florida Citrus Commission designated as the "Fruit Classification and
				  Standards Committee, " consisting of nine members appointed by the chair,
				  subject to commission concurrence as follows:
(1) Three members shall be experienced in and
				actively engaged in an executive capacity as an officer, employee, or owner of
				a cooperative, firm, partnership or other business unit engaged in the business
				of packing or otherwise preparing citrus fruit for market or shipment in fresh
				form in this state.
(2) Two members
				shall be experienced in and actively engaged in an executive capacity as an
				officer, employee, or owner of a corporation, firm, partnership or other
				business unit engaged in the business of producing processed citrus products in
				this state.
(3) One member of the
				Florida Citrus Commission, who shall be one of the six designated grower-only
				members and not one of the three designated grower-handler members.
(4) One member who shall be an employee of
				the U.S. Department of Agriculture, whose professional qualifications and work
				experience are compatible with the assigned responsibility of this
				Committee.
(5) One member who shall
				be an employee of the Florida Department of Agriculture, whose professional
				qualifications and work experience are compatible with the assigned
				responsibility of this Committee.
(6) One member who shall be an employee of
				the University of Florida Agricultural Research and Education Center, whose
				professional qualifications and work experience are compatible with the
				assigned responsibility of this Committee.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.11,
					  601.9910(3)  FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
Formerly 105-1.34(2), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-13.03,
					 Amended 11-28-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.004 - Classification of Newly Developed Varieties and Hybrids

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Fruit Classification and Standards Committee shall
				  recommend to the Department of Citrus the appropriate market classification or
				  name for all newly developed citrus varieties or hybrids. In making such
				  recommendations, the Committee shall take into account the following
				  rules:
(1) There shall be five major
				market classes of citrus fruits as follows:
(a) Orange.
(b) Grapefruit.
(c) Tangerine.
(d) Tangelo.
(e) Other citrus varieties or hybird which
				may be given a separate identity from those listed above.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.0041 - Definition: Seedless and Low-Seeded

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following standards shall apply to tangerine and mandarin
				  varieties only.
(1) Seedless: In order
				to be marketed as a seedless tangerine or mandarin, the fruit shall have five
				(5) seeds or less in a random sample of not less than twenty-five (25) pieces
				of fruit sampled. Up to three (3) twenty-five (25) piece samples of fruit may
				be averaged in order to meet the required seed count.
(2) Low-Seeded: In order to be marketed as a
				low-seeded tangerine or mandarin, the citrus fruit shall have an average of two
				(2) seeds or less per fruit in a random sample of not less than twenty-five
				(25) pieces of fruit and no one piece of fruit in the twenty-five (25) fruit
				sampled shall contain more than four (4) seeds. Up to three (3) twenty-five
				(25) piece samples of fruit may be averaged in order to meet the required seed
				average.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(7),
					 601.11,
					 601.9910(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
New 8-20-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.0042 - Mandarin: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The market classification of "Mandarin" shall be
				  interchangeable with "Tangerine" provided:
(1) The "Mandarin" shall meet either the
				"seedless" or "low-seeded" definitions of Rule
				 20-13.0041, F.A.C.
(2) Standards: The standards as set forth in
				Chapters 20-55, and 20-56, F.A.C., shall be applicable to this
				fruit.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(7),
					 601.11,
					 601.9910(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
New 8-20-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.005 - Maturity Standards for Newly Developed Varieties and Hybrids

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Fruit Classification and Standards Committee shall
				  recommend to the Department of Citrus appropriate minimum maturity standards
				  for all newly developed citrus varieties or hybrids. Initially such minimum
				  standard shall be based upon available information and the minimum maturity
				  standard for the established variety or hybrid that the new variety or hybrid
				  most closely resembles. Recommendation for changes in such initial standard
				  shall be made by the Committee as soon as sufficient official statistical
				  information becomes available and substantial marketing experience has been
				  gained.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					 601.11,
					 601.9910(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented  601.9910 FS.
Formerly 105-1.34(4), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly
					 20-13.05.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.006 - Murcott Honey Tangerines; Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Murcott" shall be "tangerine." Probably tangor hybrid
				(Citrus reticulata x Citrus sinensis).
(2) Identification: The proper identification
				of this citrus fruit shall be "Tangerine" or "honey tangerine, " and one such
				name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(3) Standards: All grades, sampling and
				testing procedures and all state laws and rules not inconsistent with this rule
				shall be applicable to this fruit, in addition to the following specific
				standards:
(a) Minimum maturity for fresh
				fruit:
1. Color break: Fruit shall be deemed
				to be mature only when each fruit, after having been severed from the tree,
				shows a break in color, with yellow color predominating on not less than 50% of
				the fruit's surface in the aggregate.
2. Coloring unlawful: Use of any coloring
				matter on Murcott Honey Tangerines is prohibited.
3. Solids-acid ratio: Fruit shall be deemed
				to be mature when the acid, expressed as anhydrous citric acid, does not exceed
				1%; or if the acid exceeds 1%, when the ratio of total soluble solids thereof
				to the anhydrous citric acid is twelve to one or higher.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.0061 - Sunburst Tangerines; Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Sunburst, " shall be "tangerine."
(2) Identification: The proper identification
				shall be either "Sunburst Tangerine, " or "Tangerine" and one such name shall
				be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(3) Standards: All State laws and rules
				applicable to "Tangerines" shall be applicable to this
				fruit.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					  601.9910(3)  FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
New 8-30-89.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.007 - Robinson Tangerines; Classification and Standards (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					 601.9910(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					  601.21,
					  601.9910(3) 
					 FS.
New 1-1-75, Formerly 105-1.43(6), 20-13.07, Repealed
					 12-5-02.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.008 - K-Early Citrus Fruit; Classification and Standards (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					 601.9910(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					  601.9910 FS.
New 1-1-75, Formerly 105-1.43(7), 20-13.08, Amended
					 10-13-96, Repealed 12-5-02.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.010 - Temple; Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Temple, " shall be "Tangerine, " or "Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Temple, " "Temple Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Royal Tangerine, " "Temple
				Mandarin" or "Mandarin" and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is
				identified.
(b) In order to be
				marketed as "Temple Mandarin" or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the
				requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042, F.A.C.
(c) In order to be marketed as seedless or
				low-seeded the fruit must meet the definitions set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0041,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.011 - Ambersweet: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid generally known as "Ambersweet" shall be "Orange", a
				hybrid between orange (C. sinensis), mandarin (C. reticulata), and grapefruit
				(C. paradisi).
(2) Identification:
				The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be "Ambersweet Orange" or
				"Orange" whenever this fruit is identified.
(3) Standards: All state laws and rules
				applicable to the maturity of oranges shall be applicable to this fruit, except
				as provided below:
Orange Standards
Minimum Total Solids %
Solids to Acid Min. Ratio
8.4 to (not including) 8.5
10.20 to 1
*8.5 to (not including) 8.6
10.25 to 1
8.6 to (not including) 8.7
10.20 to 1
**8.7 to (not including) 8.8
10.15 to 1
8.8 to (not including) 8.9
10.10 to 1
8.9 to (not including) 9.0
10.05 to 1
***9.0 to (not including) 9.1
10.00 to 1
9.1 to (not including) 9.2
9.95 to 1
9.2 to (not including) 9.3
9.90 to 1
*Ambersweet oranges Oct. 16 thru July 31
**Ambersweet oranges Oct. 1 thru Oct. 15
***Ambersweet oranges Aug. 1 thru Sept. 30
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					 601.9910(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					  601.9910 FS.
New 8-16-90, Amended 8-22-95,
					 7-6-09.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.012 - Fallglo: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Fallglo" shall be "Tangerine."
(2) Identification: The proper identification
				shall be either "Fallglo Tangerine" or "Tangerine" and one such name shall be
				used whenever this fruit is identified.
(3) Standards: All state laws and rules
				applicable to "Tangerines" shall be applicable to this
				fruit.
Rulemaking Authority
					 601.10(1), (7),
					  601.11,
					  601.9910(3)  FS.
					 Law Implemented 601.11,
					 601.9910(3)
					 FS.
New 5-16-93.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.013 - Tango: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Tango, " shall be "Tangerine, " or "Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Tango, " "Tango Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Tango Mandarin, " or "Mandarin"
				and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(b) In order to be marketed as "Tango
				Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in
				Rule  20-13.0042,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.014 - Orri: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Orri" shall be "Tangerine, " or "Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Orri, " "Orri Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Orri Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" and
				one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(b) In order to be marketed as "Orri
				Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in
				Rule  20-13.0042,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.015 - U.S. Early Pride: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "U.S. Early Pride, " shall be "Tangerine, " or
				"Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"U.S. Early Pride, " "U.S. Early Pride Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "U.S. Early
				Pride Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" and one such name shall be used whenever this
				fruit is identified.
(b) In order
				to be marketed as "U.S. Early Pride Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" the fruit must
				meet the requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.016 - W. Murcott: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "W. Murcott, " shall be "Tangerine, " or
				"Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"W. Murcott, " "W. Murcott Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "W. Murcott Mandarin, "
				or "Mandarin" and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is
				identified.
(b) In order to be
				marketed as "W. Murcott Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the
				requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.017 - Osceola: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Osceola, " shall be "Tangerine, " or
				"Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Osceola, " "Osceola Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Osceola Mandarin, " or
				"Mandarin" and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is
				identified.
(b) In order to be
				marketed as "Osceola Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the
				requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.018 - Lee: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Lee, " shall be "Tangerine, " or "Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Lee, " "Lee Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Lee Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" and one
				such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(b) In order to be marketed as "Lee Mandarin,
				" or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.019 - Nova: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Nova, " shall be "Tangerine, " or "Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Nova, " "Nova Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Nova Mandarin" or "Mandarin" and one
				such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(b) In order to be marketed as "Nova
				Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in
				Rule  20-13.0042, F.A.C.
(c) In order to be marketed as seedless or
				low-seeded the fruit must meet the definitions set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0041,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.020 - Roe: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Roe, " shall be "Tangerine, " or "Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Roe, " "Roe Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Roe Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" and one
				such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.
(b) In order to be marketed as "Roe Mandarin,
				" or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042, F.A.C.
(c) In order to be marketed as seedless or
				low-seeded the fruit must meet the definitions set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0041,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS › 20 - Departmental › Chapter 20-13 - MARKET CLASSIFICATION, MATURITY STANDARDS AND PROCESSING OR PACKING RESTRICTIONS FOR HYBRIDS › Section 20-13.021 - Autumn Honey: Classification and Standards

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Classification: The market classification
				of the citrus hybrid "Autumn Honey, " shall be "Tangerine, " or
				"Mandarin."
(2) Identification:
(a) The proper identification shall be either
				"Autumn Honey, " "Autumn Honey Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Autumn Honey
				Mandarin, " or "Mandarin" and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit
				is identified.
(b) In order to be
				marketed as "Autumn Honey Mandarin" or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the
				requirements set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0042, F.A.C.
(c) In order to be marketed as seedless or
				low-seeded the fruit must meet the definitions set forth in Rule
				 20-13.0041,
				F.A.C.