Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-7-7-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024
Rule 40-7-7-.07 - Size Classifications for Shelled Pieces
(1) The size of pecan pieces in a lot may be specified in accordance with one of the size classifications shown in Table II. Pecan pieces smaller than granules as defined below shall be considered Pecan Meal.

Table II

Tolerance for Size of Pieces

Size Classification

Maximum diameter (will pass through round opening of following diameter)

Minimum diameter (will not pass through round opening of following diameter)

Mammoth Pieces

No Limitation

8/16 Inch

Extra Large Pieces

9/16 Inch

7/16 Inch

Halves and Pieces

No Limitation

5/16 Inch

Large Pieces

8/16 Inch

5/16 Inch

Medium Pieces

6/16 Inch

3/16 Inch

Small Pieces

4/16 Inch

2/16 Inch

Midget Pieces

3/16 Inch

1/16 Inch

Granules

1/16 Inch

1/16 Inch

(a) In lieu of the size classifications in Table II, the size of pieces in a lot may be specified in terms of minimum diameter, or as a range described in terms of minimum and maximum diameters expressed in sixteenths or sixty-fourths of an inch.
(b) Tolerances for size of pieces: In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, tolerances are provided for pieces in a lot which fail to meet the requirements of any size specified. The tolerances, by weight, are shown in Table III.

Table III

Tolerance for Offsize Pieces

Size Classification

Total Tolerance for Offsize Pieces

Tolerance (Included in Total Tolerance) for Pieces Smaller than

2/16 Inch

1/16 Inch

Mammoth Pieces

15%

1%

-

Extra Large Pieces

15%

1%

-

Halves and Pieces

15%

1%

-

Large Pieces

15%

1%

-

Medium Pieces

15%

2%

-

Small Pieces

15%

2%

-

Midget Pieces

15%

-

2%

Granules

15%

-

5%

Other Specified Size

15%

1

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-7-.07

Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. § 26-2-1 et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Size Classifications for Shelled Pieces" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.
Amended: F. May 8, 2020; eff. May 28, 2020.