01-001-125 Me. Code R. § III

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Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 001-125-III - MAINE BAG GRADES

A. "Baby Maine Grade" shall meet the following requirements:

1. Quality

a. U.S. No. 1

b. Washed

c. Clean

d. Fairly well matured

2. Size

a. The minimum diameter shall not be less than 1 1/2 inches,

b. The maximum diameter shall not be more than 2 1/14 inches,

c. The range in diameter within each lot shall not be more than 1/2 inch.

3. Labeling requirements

Each container shall be conspicuously labeled with the words "Baby Maine Grade".

B. "Maine Chef's Special" shall meet the following requirements:

1. Quality

a. U.S. No. 1

b. Washed

c. Clean

d. Fairly well matured

2. Size

a. The minimum diameter of each round Type Irish potato shall not be less than 3 inches,

b. The maximum diameter of each round Type Irish potato shall not be more than 4 inches,

c. The minimum weight of each russet type or long white potato shall not be less than 10 ounces.

C. "Maine Grade" shall meet the following requirements:

1. Quality

a. U.S. No. 1

b. Washed

c. Clean

d. Fairly well matured

2. Size

a. The minimum diameter shall not be less than 2 inches,

b. The maximum diameter shall not be more than 3 1/2 inches,

c. Each lot shall meet the requirements of size A.

3. Type

Shall be round type Irish Potatoes.

D. "Maine Long White Grade" shall meet the following requirements:

1. Quality

a. U.S. No. 1

b. Washed

c. Clean

d. Fairly well matured

2. Size

a. The minimum size shall not be less than 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces in weight,

b. The maximum size shall not be more than 12 ounces in weight except when packed in containers that are clearly labeled to show that the contents contain a larger size.

3. Type

Shall be Long type Irish potatoes.

E. "Maine Russet Grade" shall meet the following requirements:

1. Quality

a. U.S. No. 1

b. Washed

c. Clean

d. Fairly well matured

2. Size

a. The minimum size shall not be less than 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces in weight,

b. The range in size within a lot shall not be more than 7 ounces in weight except when packed in containers that are clearly labeled to show that the contents contain a larger size.

3. Type

Shall be Russet type Irish potatoes.

4. Additional Requirements

Each lot of Russet Type Potatoes must meet any additional requirements set forth in the "Russet Marketing Order" (01-013 Chapter(2).

F. "Premium Maine Grade" shall meet the following requirements:

1. Quality

a. U.S. No. 1

b. Washed

c. Clean

d. Fairly well matured

2. Size

a. The minimum diameter shall not be less than 2 1/4 inches,

b. The maximum diameter shall not be more than 3 1/2 inches,

c. Each lot shall meet the requirements of Size A.

3. Labeling requirements

Each container shall be conspicuously labeled with the words "Premium Maine Grade".

4. Type

Shall be round type Irish Potatoes.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 125, § III