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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 26gg - Agricultural Lands Preservation › Section 22-26gg-31 - Agreement for the Purchase of Development Rights with the Applicant

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) If the Commissioner decides to acquire
			 the development rights to certain agricultural lands, the Commissioner and the
			 applicant shall enter into a Purchase of Development Rights Agreement. The
			 Commissioner shall be the chief negotiator for the purchase of development
			 rights for the project.
(b) Only
			 one project partner designated negotiator may be involved in negotiations with
			 the applicant and the Commissioner.
(c) The Purchase of Development Rights
			 Agreement shall be on a form provided by the Commissioner. Such agreement shall
			 include at a minimum:
(1) identification of
			 all parties;
(2) a description of
			 the agricultural land acreage for which the development rights will be
			 sold;
(3) any requirements that
			 shall be met before conveyance of development rights takes place;
(4) the development rights purchase price per
			 acre, with the final sum to be determined upon completion of a class A-2
			 survey;
(5) a condition that the
			 Commissioner may unilaterally reduce the acreage of the agricultural land that
			 is subject to the development rights to exclude any areas of encroachment or
			 contested title;
(6) a condition
			 that the conveyance of a development rights deed contain provisions as the
			 Commissioner deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of Chapter 422a of the
			 Connecticut General Statutes;
(7) a
			 condition that the conveyance of a development rights deed contain provisions
			 as the Commissioner deems necessary to fulfill the purposes of the USDA, or any
			 successor federal funding program for farmland preservation, in accordance with
			 sections 22-26cc(j) and 22-26nn(k) of the Connecticut General Statutes;
			 and
(8) a condition that the
			 conveyance of a development rights deed is subject to any applicable statutory
			 approvals by the State Properties Review Board, and the Office of the Attorney
			 General.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 26gg - Agricultural Lands Preservation › Section 22-26gg-32 - Conveyance of Development Rights

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
			 Commissioner shall determine the acreage of arable lands and prime farmland,
			 and statewide and locally important farmland soils present at the time of
			 purchase of development rights by the state. Aerial photographs, property
			 surveys, soil surveys, and on-site inspections may be used to determine
			 acreage.
(b) At the time of the
			 conveyance, the applicant shall deliver on a form provided by the state, a
			 warranty deed conveying marketable title in and to the development rights of
			 the property, naming the state, and if applicable, any project partner, as
			 grantees.
(c) Deeds of the
			 purchased development rights on affected land shall be filed by the Department
			 in the land records of each municipality where the land is located and with the
			 Office of the Secretary of the State.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 26gg - Agricultural Lands Preservation › Section 22-26gg-33 - Enforcement of Restrictions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
			 Commissioner and each project partner shall cooperate in the monitoring of the
			 development rights deed restrictions placed on a project. Development rights
			 restrictions shall be enforced by the Commissioner.
(b) Inspections of development rights deed
			 restrictions placed on a project property for compliance of restrictions shall
			 be performed by the Commissioner in accordance with the associated deed and
			 with sections 22-26ii and 22-26nn(k) of the Connecticut General Statutes. The
			 designated agent of an applicable project partner shall be notified prior to
			 onsite inspections and may accompany the Commissioner during such
			 inspection.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 26gg - Agricultural Lands Preservation › Section 22-26gg-34 - Owner's Responsibility to Obtain Permission from the Commissioner for Activities Affecting Restricted Land

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) An owner of
			 land subject to development rights acquired by the state pursuant to Chapter
			 422a of the Connecticut General Statutes shall notify the Commissioner in
			 writing, on a form provided by the Commissioner, with a complete set of site
			 plans and specifications, not less than ninety days prior to the proposed
			 commencement of any of the following activities:
(1) Special events or re-occurring
			 events;
(2) Construction of a
			 building, addition to an existing building, structure, road, or other
			 improvement to the land, including a non-commercial on-site energy generation
			 and use system;
(3) Construction of
			 a residence, residential driveway, or addition to an existing residence for any
			 person directly incidental to the farm operation;
(4) Land clearing and any other land
			 disturbance, and the temporary stockpiling of prime farmland, or statewide or
			 locally important farmland soils;
(5) Gravel excavation; or
(6) Lease of the entirety or any portion of
			 the land subject to development rights. The owner shall provide the
			 Commissioner with the terms and duration of the lease, and the contact
			 information of the lessee.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 26gg - Agricultural Lands Preservation › Section 22-26gg-35 - Sale of Land Subject to Development Rights. Notification by Owner

Current through July 10, 2024
If land subject to development rights acquired by the state
				pursuant to Chapter 422a of the Connecticut General Statutes is to be sold, the
				owner shall notify the Commissioner in writing of such impending sale not more
				than ninety days before transfer of title to the land and shall include the
				name and address of the prospective buyer.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Connecticut Fancy Grade Turkeys and Identifying Tags › Section 22-27-A1 - Turkeys to be Connecticut-grown and young. Tags

Current through July 10, 2024
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall be grown in
				  Connecticut and young.
(a) "Grown in
				Connecticut" means birds raised in the state by a producer registered with the
				department of agriculture and natural resources and identified by an official
				tag designated by the commissioner of agriculture and natural resources. The
				official tags are as follows:
(1) The
				Connecticut Fancy Grade Yellow Tag bearing the New England label, the trade
				mark of the Connecticut Turkey Producers' Association, and the name, address
				and registry number of the producer. Use of this tag is restricted to producer
				members of the Connecticut Turkey Producers' Association;
(2) the New England Fancy Grade Tag of the
				New England Turkey Producers' Association which bears the registry number of
				each producer. Use of this tag is restricted to producer members of the various
				state turkey organizations cooperating with the New England
				Association;
(3) the Manila Tag
				bearing the New England Label and the name, address and registry number of the
				producer. This tag is for use by any turkey producer in Connecticut who is not
				affiliated with the Connecticut Turkey Producers' Association but who desires
				to market turkeys under the Connecticut Fancy Grade. Connecticut producers
				shall register with the department of agriculture and natural resources before
				becoming eligible to use any of the above tags.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Connecticut Fancy Grade Turkeys and Identifying Tags › Section 22-27-A2 - Turkeys to be well bled and dressed

Current through July 10, 2024
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall be well
				  bled, well dressed, either dry picked or semi-scalded, and with carcass
				  clean.
(a) "Well bled" means no red
				pin marks on the breast and no reddening of thighs, wing tips or skin caused by
				blood clots.
(b) "Well dressed"
				means breast practically free of pin feathers, only a few scattering pin
				feathers over the remainder of the carcass, and vent, legs, shanks, feet and
				head clean. Clean picking of wing tips is recommended. Optional with growers.
				The head shall be properly wrapped with suitable parchment or a waxed wrapper
				or bag.
(c) "Dry picked" means
				plucked without wetting the feathers.
(d) "Semi-scalded" means plucked after
				immersing in hot water of 126-130°F. for not over thirty seconds.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Connecticut Fancy Grade Turkeys and Identifying Tags › Section 22-27-A3 - Turkeys to be soft meated and well fleshed

Current through July 10, 2024
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall be soft
				  meated and well fleshed with broad full breast and with the entire carcass well
				  covered with fat. "Well fleshed" means birds with well developed breasts and
				  well covered with flesh over thighs, back and pin bones. Due allowance shall be
				  made for fleshing condition characteristic of sex.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Connecticut Fancy Grade Turkeys and Identifying Tags › Section 22-27-A4 - Turkeys to be free of bruises or discolorations

Current through July 10, 2024
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall be free
				  from flesh or skin bruises, abrasions or discolorations which are more than
				  very slight, none of which shall be on breast or thighs.
(a) "Flesh bruise" means a bruise in the
				flesh which shows through the skin but does not penetrate the skin.
(b) "Skin bruise" means a bruise of the skin
				sufficient to form a blood clot under it but not extending into the
				flesh.
(c) "Skin abrasions" means
				reddened, bruised or scuffed outer skin caused by rubbing or rough
				handling.
(d) "Discoloration" means
				any prominently noticeable change from the normal color.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Connecticut Fancy Grade Turkeys and Identifying Tags › Section 22-27-A5 - Broken bones prohibited

Current through July 10, 2024
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall have no
				  broken bones, wing tips excepted. "Wing tips" means the first or outer
				  joint.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Connecticut Fancy Grade Turkeys and Identifying Tags › Section 27-27-A6 - Deformities

Current through July 10, 2024
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall have no
				  crooked or seriously indented breast bone (not to exceed one-quarter inch in
				  depth) or other deformities.
(a)
				"Crooked breast bone" means breast bone sufficiently crooked to interfere with
				slicing of meat.
(b) "Deformities"
				means hunch back, crooked breast, crooked back, misshaped legs or wings, or
				other conditions unnatural for normal, healthy birds.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Consumer Standards, Grades and Weight Classes For Shell Eggs › Section 22-27-B1 - Specification for official Connecticut standards for quality of individual shell eggs

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) With clean
				unbroken shells:
(1) AA quality. The shell
				shall be clean, unbroken and practically normal. The air cell shall not exceed
				one-eighth inch in depth and be practically regular. The white shall be clear
				and firm so that the yolk appears well centered and its outline only slightly
				defined when the egg is twirled before the candling light. The yolk shall be
				free from apparent defects.
(2) A
				quality. The shell shall be clean, unbroken and practically normal. The air
				cell shall not exceed two-eighths inch in depth and shall be practically
				regular. The white shall be clear and at least reasonably firm so that the yolk
				appears at least fairly well centered and its outline only fairly well defined
				when the egg is twirled before the candling light. The yolk shall be
				practically free from apparent defects.
(3) B quality. The shell shall be clean,
				unbroken and may be slightly abnormal. The air cell shall not exceed
				three-sixths inch in depth and may show total movement not in excess of
				three-eighths inch. However, an air cell not over two-eighths inch in depth may
				be free. The white shall be clear, but may be slightly weak so that the yolk
				may appear off center with its outline well defined when the egg is twirled
				before the candling light. The yolk may appear slightly enlarged and slightly
				flattened and may show other definite but not serious defects.
(4) C quality. The shell shall be clean and
				unbroken and may be abnormal. The air cell may be over three-eighths inch in
				depth and may be bubbly or free. The white may be weak and watery so that the
				yolk may appear off center and its outline plainly visible when the egg is
				twirled before the candling light. The yolk may appear dark, enlarged and
				flattened and may show clearly visible germ development but no blood due to
				such development. It may show other serious defects that do not render the egg
				inedible. Small blood clots or spots may be present.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Consumer Standards, Grades and Weight Classes For Shell Eggs › Section 22-27-B2 - Connecticut specifications and weight classes for consumer grades for shell eggs

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Grade AA shall
				consist of edible eggs of which at least eighty per
				cent1 are AA quality, fifteen per
				cent1 may be A quality and not over five per
				cent1 may be of qualities below A, in any
				combination, but not including dirties.2
(b) Grade A shall consist of edible eggs of
				which at least eighty per cent1 are A quality or
				better, fifteen per cent1 may be B quality and not
				over five per cent1 may be of the qualities below B,
				in any combination, but not including
				dirties.2,3
(c) Grade B shall consist of edible eggs of
				which at least eighty per cent1 are B quality or
				better, ten per cent1 may be C quality or stained,
				in any combination, and not over ten per cent1 may
				be dirties or checks in any
				combination.2,3
(d) Grade C shall consist of edible eggs of
				which at least eighty per cen1t are C quality or
				stained, in any combination, or better, and the balance may be dirties or
				checks in any combination.2
(e) No grade. Eggs of possible edible quality
				that fail to meet the requirements of an official Connecticut grade or that
				have been contaminated by smoke, chemicals or other foreign material that has
				seriously affected the character, appearance or flavor of the eggs are classed
				as "No Grade."
(See 1961 Supp. §
										22-41.)
1 Officially graded eggs shall
				  conform as nearly as possible to the specifications of the respective standards
				  of quality. Tolerances (a total of twenty per cent) are permitted within each
				  grade only as an allowance for variable efficiency and interpretation of
				  conscientious graders, normal changes under favorable conditions during
				  reasonable period between grading and inspection, and reasonable variation from
				  inspector's interpretation. Substitution of higher qualities for these
				  specified is permitted.
2 Within the total tolerance
				  permitted an allowance will be made at receiving points or shipping destination
				  for one-half per cent leakers in grades AA, A and B, and one per cent in grade
				  C.
3 Eggs with stained shells but
				  otherwise conforming to the specifications of grade A or grade B may be
				  classified as grade A, stained, or grade B, stained,
				  respectively.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 27 - Poultry and Poultry Products › Consumer Standards, Grades and Weight Classes For Shell Eggs › Section 22-27-B3 - Weight classes for consumer grades for shell eggs

Current through July 10, 2024
Size of
Weight
class
Minimum net
weight per
dozen
Minimum net
weight per
30 dozen
Minimum weight
for individual eggs at
rate per
							 dozen1
Ounces
Pounds
Ounces
Jumbo
30
56
29
Extra Large
27
50½
26
Large
24
45
23
Medium
21
39½
20
Small
18
34
17
Peewee
15
28
(See 1961 Supp. §
									22-42.)
1 Minimum weights listed for
				  individual eggs at the rate per dozen are permitted in various size class only
				  to the extent that they will not reduce the net weight per dozen below the
				  required minimum, consideration being given to variable weight of individual
				  eggs and variable efficiency of graders and scales, which should be maintained
				  on a uniform and accurate basis.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33 - Grading and Marketing of Farm Products › Section 22-33-1 - Grades and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
All agricultural farm products, including fresh fruits and
				vegetables, horticultural products, maple syrup and honey shall meet any marked
				or designated U.S. grades as pertaining to that particular lot. Any lots which
				contain grade and/or condition defects in excess of the applicable U.S.D.A.
				registered percentages and tolerances shall be subject to removal from public
				sale.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33 - Grading and Marketing of Farm Products › Section 22-33-2 - Labeling requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
All packages for agricultural farm products, including fresh
				fruits and vegetables, horticultural products, maple syrup and honey shall
				contain the following information:
(a)
			 Name and address of manufacturer, packer or distributor.
(b) Commodity name.
(c)
Quantity
-net quantity of
			 contents will be in terms of weight, measure or numerical count. Unless a
			 statement of numerical count gives accurate information as to the quantity of
			 food in a package, it will be supplemented by a statement of weight, measure,
			 or size of the individual units.
(d)
Markings
-print must be
			 prominent, definite, plain and in English. Size of letters and numbers in the
			 quantity declaration must comply with the requirements of the Federal Fair
			 Packaging and Labeling Act.
(e)
Bulk Displays
-grade, variety or type identified when applicable.
			 Where price per pound is quoted on display, grade and variety must be also
			 posted. On unknown variety, it must be marked "unknown."
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33 - Grading and Marketing of Farm Products › Section 22-33-3 - Packaging requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Used
			 Containers
-when agricultural farm products, including fresh fruits and
			 vegetables, horticultural products, maple syrup and honey are packed in used
			 containers and sold or offered for sale or transported for sale, any markings
			 pertaining to the original contents shall be obliterated and such container
			 shall be conspicuously marked or labeled with proper labeling
			 requirements.
(b)
Container
			 Coloring
-any agricultural farm products, including fresh fruits and
			 vegetables, horticultural products, maple syrup and honey packaged for sale in
			 a container which is misleading in form, fill or (enhancing, tinted or striped)
			 color shall be deemed to be misbranded. (Examples: Carrots, potatoes, apples,
			 celery, parsnips in color-enhancing packages). Any transparent or
			 semi-transparent packaging used for fresh produce which is tinted over any of
			 its surface with a color which enhances the appearance of the commodity inside
			 is deemed to be misleading and in violation of this regulation if it is not
			 entirely clear or colorless over at least 50% of the surface area. This clear
			 area must be unobstructed and undivided by any color, tint or printed
			 matter.
(c)
Additives
-any agricultural farm products, including fresh fruis
			 and vegetables, horticultural products, maple syrup and honey packaged for sale
			 which has had artificial coloring or permitted chemical applied after harvest,
			 shall be deemed to be misbranded, unless it bears labeling stating that
			 fact.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-A - Potatoes › A - Connecticut Standard Grades › Section 22-33-A1 - Connecticut standard grades (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
					 Sec.
					 54 of
					 Public
					 Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-A - Potatoes › B - Charter Oak Brand › Obligations of Packers › Section 22-33-B1 - Obligations of packers (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
						Sec.
						54 of
						Public
						Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-A - Potatoes › B - Charter Oak Brand › Obligations of Packers › Section 22-33-B2 - Obligations of manufacturers of "Charter Oak Brand" potato bags (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
						Sec.
						54 of
						Public
						Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C1 - Use of quality seal

Current through July 10, 2024
The Connecticut Quality Seal may be used on agricultural
				commodities that are produced in Connecticut.
(a) The Connecticut Department of Agriculture
			 approves the use of the Connecticut Grown map symbol as an official emblem for
			 identifying Connecticut produced agricultural commodities. The Connecticut
			 Quality Seal is an oval shaped seal with the Connecticut Grown logo, which
			 consists of an outline, located in the center of the oval, of the borders of
			 the state of Connecticut with a farm scene imprinted within the center of the
			 outline of the borders of Connecticut, and the words Connecticut Grown and
			 Quality Seal written on the perimeters of the oval.
(b) Any person, firm, partnership,
			 corporation, cooperative or association wishing to employ the Connecticut
			 Quality Seal in marketing Connecticut agricultural commodities shall make
			 application to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The application shall
			 be made in writing on a form provided by the department for this purpose. The
			 application shall reveal such information as is deemed necessary for the
			 administration of the Connecticut Quality Seal program. Information requested
			 will include the following: Name and Address, Trade Name, Commodity,
			 Partnership or Corporation, Place of Business, Type of Container
			 Used.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C2 - Containers

Current through July 10, 2024
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or cooperative
				wishing to supply containers bearing the Connecticut Quality Seal to licensed
				registrants shall make application to the Connecticut Department of
				Agriculture. The application supply containers shall be made in writing on a
				form provided by the department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C3 - Rejection of applications

Current through July 10, 2024
The commissioner may reject applications on the basis of the
				following: Failure of the applicant's product to conform with the grade
				standards for that commodity; the applicant's history of compliance with the
				conditions of any prior approval for use of the Connecticut Quality Seal; the
				applicant's commodity is not produced in Connecticut. Approved applications
				shall be valid for a period of one (1) year commencing July 1 of each year.
				Interim license and registration number may be granted to the applicant for a
				period of less than one (1) year. Application shall be submitted at least
				thirty (30) days prior to the effective date requested. The commissioner shall
				approve or deny the application in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt.
				If an application is denied, the applicant within thirty (30) days from the
				date of mailing of the notice of denial, may appeal to the commissioner for an
				opportunity to be heard. A notice of hearing will be given to the applicant
				within thirty (30) days after receipt by the commissioner of the applicant's
				notice of appeal, and at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Notice to
				the applicant of such a hearing will be given by hand delivering the notice to
				the applicant or by mailing it to the applicant. Any person who violates any of
				the provisions of Section
				22-33 of
				the Connecticut General Statutes shall be subject to the penalties prescribed
				by Section
				22-30
				of the Connecticut General Statutes and to the revocation of
				approval.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C4 - Quality seal promotional material

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Approved users
			 may purchase Connecticut Quality Seal labels in increments of 1,000. The charge
			 for Connecticut Quality Seal labels and for Connecticut Quality Seal closing
			 tape shall be equal to the cost to the Department of Agriculture for the same.
			 Checks are to be made payable to the Connecticut Department of
			 Agriculture.
(b) Advertisement
			 material employing the Seal may be obtained from the Department of
			 Agriculture.
(c) Materials bearing
			 the seal may not be transferred except in connection with the transfer of
			 agricultural products meeting the grade standard for the commodity contained
			 therein.
(d) Each approved user
			 shall submit by June 1 of the year of approval a report on forms supplied by
			 the department.
Information required will include:
1. An inventory of approved Connecticut
			 Quality Seal Program logo imprinted materials;
2. Numbers of Connecticut Quality Seal
			 Program materials used.
Failure to supply the above in a timely manner may be cause for
				rejection of application for the following year and revocation of any existing
				applications.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C6 - Commodity grades, packing requirements, packer identification and containers

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) All
			 agricultural products bearing the Connecticut Quality Seal shall meet the
			 Connecticut Quality Seal grade standards established by regulation for that
			 commodity.
(b) Each closed
			 container bearing the Connecticut Quality Seal shall either have the name and
			 address of the approved user or, in the case of a cooperative packing, the
			 registration number of approved user. All labeling, packaging and sales of
			 commodities shall be in accordance with the provisions of regulations of
			 Connecticut State Agencies, Section 42-115j-1 through 22-115j-8. All containers
			 shall be new.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C8 - Quality seal grade standards for apples

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each apple
			 shall be of a diameter not less than 2½ inches.
(b) Apples shall be of one or more of the
			 following varieties:
Macintosh
Standard Red Delicious
Red Sport Delicious
Partially Red Varieties
Idared
Empire
Opalescent
Macoun
Cortland
Yellow Varieties
Green Varieties
Early Red Varieties
(c) Each apple shall display no more than the
			 following defects:
Scab:
none
Cedar rust:
none
Rough russeting:
up to ½? in diameter, not including russeting
						  inside stem and calyx ends, except no excessively rough or bark-like russeting
						  shall be permitted.
Smooth net-like russeting:
up to 10% of surface, except for Golden Delicious which
						  can be up to 15% of surface.
Smooth solid russeting:
up to 5% of surface, except for Russet varieties which
						  allows any amount.
Hail Damage:
none
Limb rub:
up to ¼? in diameter.
Stem punctures:
none
Cracks:
none
Insect stings:
up to ??
Sooty Blotch or Fly Speck:
none
Spray Burn:
if spray burn blends into normal color and there are no
						  blisters or cracks.
Watercore:
none allowed after January 31.
Bruises:
Firm, flat, shallow bruises only, not over ?? to
						  deepest point; one bruise less than ½? in diameter, or several bruises
						  each less than ½? in diameter, and total area of which does not exceed
						  ¾? in diameter.
Ripeness:
apples shall pressure test at least 12 lbs.
Shape:
must be fairly well formed and typical of the
						  variety.
Color:
Macintosh-75% red
Red Sport Delicious-100% red
Standard Red Delicious-100% red
Partially red varieties-75% red
Idared-75% red
Empire-75% red
Opalescent-75% red
Macoun-75% red
Cortland-75% red
Yellow varieties-75% yellow characteristic for the
						  variety.
Green varieties-Characteristic for the
						  variety
Early red varieties-75% red
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C9 - Quality seal grade standards for apple cider

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
			 Cider products marketed under the Connecticut Quality Seal shall meet the
			 requirements of the general regulations pertaining to the Connecticut Quality
			 Seal Program and the additional regulations as set forth in this
			 section.
(b)
Product Quality
			 and Processing
(1) Apples should be
			 free of dirt, dust, decay, spray residue, insect infestation and other foreign
			 material.
(2) Cider shall be free
			 of foreign flavors or odors.
(3)
			 Cider shall be free from coarse particles of apple pomace or seeds.
(4) No adulteration of any kind is permitted
			 in apple cider marketed under Connecticut Quality Seal regulations. However,
			 this subsection shall not be meant to preclude the addition of preservatives
			 provided that the cider products is so labeled.
(5) Pasteurization is not allowed.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C10a - Quality seal grade standards for honey

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
			 Honey products marketed under the Connecticut Quality Seal shall meet the
			 requirements of the general regulations pertaining to the Connecticut Quality
			 Seal Program and the additional regulations as set forth in this
			 section.
(b)
Definitions.
(1) Extracted
			 honey. Honey that has been physically removed from the comb.
(2) Crystallized honey. Honey that is or has
			 begun the natural process of granulation.
(3) Creamed honey. Processed honey that is
			 granulated, fine-grained, opaque and in a spreadable form, the only ingredient
			 being honey.
(4) Comb. A structure
			 of thin walled cells constructed from beeswax to hold honey.
(5) Combed honey. Honey that is in the
			 comb.
(6) Capped honeycomb. Cells
			 filled with honey that are totally sealed with a layer of wax.
(7) Chunk honey. A package containing cut
			 comb honey which has been submerged in extracted honey.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C11 - Quality seal grade standards for maple syrup

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
			 Maple products marketed under the Connecticut Quality Seal shall meet the
			 requirements of the general regulations pertaining to the Connecticut Quality
			 Seal Program and the additional regulations as set forth in this
			 section.
(b)
Grades
(1) The following grades of maple syrup are
			 eligible to bear the Quality Seal: U.S. grade A light amber, U.S. grade A
			 medium amber, and U.S. grade A dark amber.
(2) Such syrup shall be equal to or above the
			 minimum limits of color and flavor established for the specified grade by the
			 United States Department of Agriculture, Federal Regulation Title 7 CFR 52.5961
			 to 52.5967, inclusive.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 33-C - Connecticut Quality Seal Program › Section 22-33-C12 - Quality seal grade standards for mushrooms

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Mushroom
			 products marketed under the Connecticut Quality Seal shall meet all of the
			 requirements of the general regulations pertaining to the Quality Seal program
			 and the additional regulations as set forth in this section.
(b) Processing and packing rooms must be kept
			 clean and sanitary in accordance with Food and Drug Administration
			 standards.
(c) Mushrooms shall be
			 processed and packed to insure freshness.
(d) Mushrooms shall be mature, well trimmed,
			 clean, and free from disease or damage by any cause.
(e) Mushrooms shall be kept under
			 refrigeration at between 35°F-40°F from when they are picked to the
			 time of delivery to the retail outlet.
(f) Mushrooms are to be picked and packed the
			 same day and stored in the same container that they are to be sold
			 in.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-1 - Who shall obtain licenses

Current through July 10, 2024
Except as noted below, every person, firm or corporation
				engaged in the business of buying, selling and/or transporting live poultry,
				the meat of which is to be sold or used for food, shall obtain a license from
				the commissioner of agriculture and natural resources. Such license will be
				granted after the applicant has filed application on a special form with said
				commissioner and has paid the required fee. The following are excepted from the
				provisions of this section:
(1)
			 Merchants transporting dressed poultry;
(2) transportation of poultry by common
			 carriers; (For the purpose of administering section
			 22-37 of
			 the general statutes, as amended, the following definition of common carrier
			 will apply: "One who transports persons or property indiscriminately for
			 hire.")
(3) shipments of poultry
			 originating outside the state of Connecticut for destination within the state
			 or passing through the state, provided a bill of sale shall accompany each
			 shipment;
(4) transportation by
			 farmers of poultry entirely of their own raising.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-2 - Application information

Current through July 10, 2024
The applicant for such license shall state the name of the
				applicant; if a firm, the names of members of such firm; and, if the applicant
				is a corporation, the names of the officers of such corporation. The applicant
				shall also state the place or places of business and telephone numbers of each
				place of business and the name of the manufacturer and the state registration
				number of each motor vehicle used in the conduct of such
				business.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-3 - Each place of business to be licensed separately

Current through July 10, 2024
Each place of business shall be licensed separately and with
				each such license there will be issued one set of two number plates for a motor
				vehicle or other conveyance used in the conduct of the business so
				licensed.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-5 - Two metal license plates to appear on motor vehicle or conveyance

Current through July 10, 2024
Two metal license plates as issued by the department of
				agriculture and natural resources shall be prominently displayed, one on each
				side of the conveyance used in the buying, selling and/or transporting of live
				poultry for food purposes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-6 - Fees

Current through July 10, 2024
The sum of five dollars made payable to the commissioner of
				agriculture and natural resources shall accompany each application for license.
				If more than one motor truck or conveyance is operated by the licensee in the
				conduct of his business, additional sets of license plates may be obtained at
				one dollar per set.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-7 - Expiration date of all licenses

Current through July 10, 2024
The expiration date of all licenses, unless previously revoked
				for cause, will be the last day of February at midnight of each year. The
				annual fee shall be five dollars per year or any part
				thereof.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-8 - Sales record in duplicate

Current through July 10, 2024
Each person, firm or corporation licensed to buy, sell and/or
				transport live poultry for food purposes shall provide himself with a poultry
				sales record book made in duplicate. The record of all sales shall show the
				following:
(1) The name and address of
			 the seller;
(2) the date of the
			 transaction;
(3) the number of
			 birds, classification (whether fowls, broilers, ducks, turkeys, etc.), total
			 weight, price per pound and total amount in dollars and cents;
(4) the name and address of the licensee or
			 purchaser;
(5) the license number,
			 and
(6) the motor vehicle
			 registration number of the conveyance.
(Typical sales slip appears below)
POULTRY SALES RECORD
Bought of
.............................
(Name of Seller)
.............................
(Address of Seller)
Date ........
No. Birds
Classification
Fowl, Broilers, etc.
Total
Weight
Price Per
Pound
Total
Amount
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Name of Buyer ..........................
Address .............................
Poultry License No. ...............
Motor Vehicle Registration No. .........
The original copy of each sales slip shall be retained by the
				seller. The duplicate copy of each sales slip shall be retained by the
				purchaser for a period of six months after such transaction and shall be open
				for inspection at all times to the commissioner of agriculture and natural
				resources or his authorized agents.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-9 - Permission to transport poultry after dark

Current through July 10, 2024
The license granted by the commissioner of agriculture and
				natural resources and referred to under section
				22-37-1
				and the display of license plates as specified under section
				22-37-5 shall constitute
				permission to transport live poultry upon any public highway within the state
				of Connecticut between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., provided a duplicate sales slip, as
				specified under section
				22-37-8,
				shall accompany such shipment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 37 - Shipment of Live Poultry › Section 22-37-10 - Revocation of license

Current through July 10, 2024
If evidence is submitted to the commissioner of agriculture and
				natural resources or his authorized agent which convinces him that a holder of
				a poultry transportation license is defrauding by shortweighing, paying by
				worthless checks or any other method of dishonest dealing with poultry owners,
				it shall be deemed sufficient cause for revoking such
				license.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 38a - Joint Venture Program › Section 22-38a-1 - Joint venture program

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The purpose of
			 the Joint Venture Program is to promote Connecticut Agricultural products
			 through the use of the Connecticut Grown logo.
(b) Approved requests shall be matched in a
			 proportion of not less than one dollar of applicant's funds to three dollars of
			 state funds. The amount granted and the amount to be matched by the applicant
			 shall be approved by the commissioner and specified in the grant agreement
			 pursuant to Section
			 22-38a-3(f)
			 of the regulations of Connecticut State agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 38a - Joint Venture Program › Section 22-38a-2 - Eligibility for joint venture funds

Current through July 10, 2024
Requests must include the following:
(a) an estimated budget.
(b) description of the proposed marketing
			 program with information as to how the program will make use of the slogan
			 "Connecticut Grown" or the "Connecticut Grown" logo to increase consumer
			 demand. The logo, a registered trademark with the Secretary of the State of
			 Connecticut, Number 6653, consists of a variation in outline of the State of
			 Connecticut with barn, silo, tree and field within.
(c) evidence of the availability of matching
			 funds pursuant to Section
			 22-38a-1(b)
			 of the Connecticut State Regulations.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 38a - Joint Venture Program › Section 22-38a-3 - Use of joint venture funds

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Joint Venture
			 funds shall be used to promote generic Connecticut Grown products.
(b) Joint Venture funds shall not be used to
			 promote one business or farm, or any branded agricultural products, if the
			 promotion may take market share away from other Connecticut vendors of the same
			 commodity.
(c) In visual or printed
			 promotion schemes, the "Connecticut Grown" logo must be used. In oral
			 promotions (such as radio ads), the phrase "Connecticut Grown" must be
			 used.
(d) Joint Venture funds shall
			 not be used for costs such as hotels, meals, travel costs or
			 honoraria.
(e) Joint Venture funds
			 shall only be used for programs which are directly related to marketing or
			 promoting Connecticut Grown products. Such uses do not include career-related
			 or scholarship funds.
(f) Grantees
			 shall execute a grant agreement in a form acceptable to the commissioner prior
			 to receipt of any grant funds.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 39g - Produce Safety Standards › Section 22-39g-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
As used in this section and in sections
				22-39g-2 to
				22-39g-7, inclusive, of the
				Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) The definitions in section 22-39g of the
			 Connecticut General Statutes shall be applicable;
(2) The definitions in
			 21 CFR
			 112.3, as amended from time to time,
			 excluding the definition of farm, shall be applicable;
(3)"Act" means the Food Safety Modernization
			 Act, as specified in section 22-39g of the Connecticut General
			 Statutes;
(4)"Adulterated produce"
			 means produce deemed to be adulterated food pursuant to the federal Food, Drug
			 and Cosmetic Act, 21 USC
			 342;
(5)"Connecticut Good Agricultural Practices"
			 and "CGAP" mean the inspection certificate program created pursuant to section
			 22-39g of the Connecticut General Statutes;
(6)"Covered Farm" means a produce farm that
			 meets the income and product distribution criteria of a covered farm as covered
			 farm is defined in 21 CFR
			 112.4, as amended from time to
			 time;
(7)"Department" means the
			 Department of Agriculture; and
(8)"Misbranded produce" means produce deemed
			 to be misbranded food pursuant to the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act,
			 21 USC
			 343.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 39g - Produce Safety Standards › Section 22-39g-2 - Registration of covered farms, qualified exempt farms, fees

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The provisions of this section, and
			 sections 22-39g-4 to
			 22-39g-7, inclusive, of the
			 Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, shall apply to any covered
			 farm.
(b) The owner of a covered
			 farm shall register annually with the department, on a form provided by the
			 department. Such form shall include the following:
(1) Name of owner;
(2) Business address of owner;
(3) Address of each outdoor location where
			 produce will be grown and acreage at each location;
(4) Address of each indoor location where
			 produce will be grown and type of indoor facility or facilities that will be
			 utilized at such indoor location, such as greenhouses, hoop houses, or private
			 residences; and
(5) Description of
			 produce to be grown at the covered farm.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 39g - Produce Safety Standards › Section 22-39g-3 - CGAP Program, certificate, fees

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) This section
			 and sections
			 22-39g-4 to
			 22-39g-7, inclusive, of the
			 Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, shall apply to any produce farm that
			 voluntarily requests inspection pursuant to section 22-39g of the Connecticut
			 General Statutes.
(b) Each CGAP
			 applicant requesting inspection pursuant to section 22-39g of the Connecticut
			 General Statutes shall pay a non-refundable registration fee of one hundred
			 dollars to the department, except owners of covered farms shall not be required
			 to pay any fee for such application.
(c) Each CGAP applicant requesting inspection
			 pursuant to section 22-39g of the Connecticut General Statutes shall meet the
			 following requirements prior to the issuance of a CGAP certificate:
(1) Demonstrate compliance with sections
			 22-39g-4 and
			 22-39g-5 of the Regulations of
			 Connecticut State Agencies;
(2)
			 Maintain written records documenting standard operating procedures for training
			 provided to employees and contractors regarding sanitation, maintenance,
			 harvesting, washing, packing, packaging, labeling and water quality;
			 and
(3) Demonstrate employee and
			 contractor compliance with such standard operating procedures through on-farm
			 evaluations of employees and contractors.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals › 39g - Produce Safety Standards › Section 22-39g-4 - Standards for growing, harvesting, labeling, packing, packaging and holding produce

Current through July 10, 2024
All produce at a produce farm shall be grown, harvested, packed
				and held in accordance with 21 CFR 112, as amended from time
				to time. All off-farm packing, packaging and holding of produce by a produce
				farm shall be in accordance with
				21 CFR
				112 or
				21 CFR
				117.8, as amended from time to time. All
				produce at a produce farm shall be labeled in accordance with the Act, and
				21 CFR
				101.5 and
				21 CFR
				101.7, as amended from time to time. Such
				standards are limited to growing, harvesting, storing, treatment to manipulate
				the ripening of produce, and packing, packaging and labeling produce when these
				activities do not involve additional manufacturing or processing, such as
				slicing or heating.