Wash. Admin. Code § 16-324-446 - Grading inspection
(1) Grading of
seed potatoes is the responsibility of the grower. The department monitors
grading activities for compliance with the United States Standards for Seed
Potatoes and established state standards for seed potatoes.
(2) Upon request, the department provides
shipping point inspections for seed potatoes. Fees established in chapter
16-470 WAC apply to all shipping point inspections.
(3) Three colors of tags are authorized for
use on certified seed potatoes.
(a) Blue tags
are used for seed potatoes which meet or exceed minimum requirements of United
States Standards for US Number 1 grade of seed potatoes.
(b) Yellow tags indicate a contract grade
between buyer and seller.
(c) White
tags are used for seed potatoes which meet or exceed minimum requirements of US
Number 1 standards for grade of seed potatoes except, that the size may not be
less than one ounce or more than three ounces in weight.
Notes
Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.14 RCW. 00-20-070, § 16-324-446, filed 10/3/00, effective 11/3/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.14.030. 97-11-028, § 16-324-446, filed 5/14/97, effective 6/14/97.
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