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Chapter 16-409 - Washington standards for asparagus
Section 16-409-024 - Size requirements for Washington asparagus grades

Wash. Admin. Code § 16-409-024

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Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024
Section 16-409-024 - Size requirements for Washington asparagus grades

The following size designations apply to all grades of asparagus in Washington state.

(1) Jumbo: Stalks at least 13/16 inch in diameter.
(2) Extra large: Stalks at least 10/16 inch in diameter.
(3) Large: Stalks at least 7/16 inch in diameter.
(4) Standard: Stalks at least 5/16 inch in diameter.
(5) Small: Stalks at least 3/16 inch in diameter.
(6) All size designations, as defined in WAC 16-409-024, may be packed in all grades and in all containers.

Wash. Admin. Code § 16-409-024

Statutory Authority: RCW 15.17.050 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 08-04-108, § 16-409-024, filed 2/6/08, effective 3/8/08. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. 07-06-047, § 16-409-024, filed 3/1/07, effective 4/1/07; 05-10-092, § 16-409-024, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05.