Rule 40-7-7-.20 - Reconditioning, Regrading, and/or Destruction of Pecans(1) Pecans in the shell and shelled pecans found not to meet the required and prescribed grade or classification may be permitted to be reconditioned or regraded under supervision of a Georgia Department of Agriculture Inspector. Otherwise, the pecans will have to be crushed or denatured and disposed of by a method approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.(2) Pecans in the shell and shelled pecans found unacceptable for human consumption and pecans removed during the grading process (blow outs, etc.) shall be crushed or denatured and disposed of by a method approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.(3) Reconditioning, regrading, and/or destruction of pecans in no way exempts the Department from initiating appropriate action and remedies as provided by Georgia law.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-7-.20
Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Reconditioning, Regrading, and/or Destruction of Pecans" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.