§ 4500. Standards for Fresh Berries.

Fresh berries shall be sold by net weight; or by volume in measure containers in specified capacities as follows:

(a) Strawberries -Dry pint (33.6 cubic inches; net weight 12 oz.), or dry quart (67.2 cubic inches; net weight 1 lb. 6 oz.).

(b) All other berries -Dry pint (33.6 cubic inches; net weight 12 oz.), or half dry pint (16.8 cubic inches; net weight 8 oz.). Half dry pints, dry pints, and dry quarts, when sold by volume, shall not be deemed to be packages for labeling purposes.

Berry containers (boxes, baskets or packaging in any manner), whether opened or covered shall not have a false bottom or be constructed as to facilitate deception or fraud.

HISTORY

1. New Subchapter 10 (Articles 1 and 2, Sections 4500-4521.29, not consecutive) filed 9-30-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 3-10-89; operative 3-10-89 (Register 89, No. 11).

3. Editorial correction of subsections (a) and (b) printing error (Register 89, No. 33).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12027 and 12107.1, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 12107.1 and 12601, Business and Professions Code.