Section 20-13.029 - LB8-9: Classification and Standards(1) Classification: The market classification of the citrus hybrid "LB8-9" shall be "Tangerine" or "Mandarin, " a mandarin hybrid (Citrus reticulata x (Citrus paradisi x Citrus reticulata).(2) Identification: (a) The proper identification shall be either Sugar Belle® brand (subject to a written agreement with Florida Foundation Seed Producers or its designee), "Florida Tangerine, " "Tangerine, " "Florida Mandarin" or "Mandarin" and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.(b) In order to be marketed as "Florida Mandarin" or "Mandarin" the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in Rule 20-13.0042, F.A.C.(3) 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.(4) Standards: All state laws and rules applicable to "Tangerines" shall be applicable to this fruit.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 20-13.029
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 110, June 7, 2022 effective 8/1/2022.