7 C.F.R. § 29.1085

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 29.1085 - Width

The relative breadth of a tobacco leaf expressed in relation to its length. Width, as an element of quality, does not apply to tobacco in strip form. (See Elements of Quality Chart.)

Elements Degrees
MaturityImmatureUnripeMatureRipeMellow.
Leaf structureTightCloseFirmOpen
BodyHeavyFleshyMediumThin
OilLeanOilyRich
Color intensityPaleWeakModerateStrongDeep.
WidthStringyNarrowNormalSpready
Length(1 )(1 )(1 )
Uniformity(2 )(2 )(2 )
Injury tolerance(2 )(2 )(2 )
Waste tolerance(2 )(2 )(2 )

1 Expressed in inches.

2 Expressed in percentage.

7 C.F.R. §29.1085

42 FR 21092, Apr. 25, 1977. Redesignated at 47 FR 51721, Nov. 17, 1982, and at 48 FR 29671, June 28, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 49 FR 16756, Apr. 20, 1984, and further redesignated at 51 FR 25027, July 10, 1986