The Fruit Classification and Standards Committee shall recommend to the Department of Citrus appropriate minimum maturity standards for all newly developed citrus varieties or hybrids. Initially such minimum standard shall be based upon available information and the minimum maturity standard for the established variety or hybrid that the new variety or hybrid most closely resembles. Recommendation for changes in such initial standard shall be made by the Committee as soon as sufficient official statistical information becomes available and substantial marketing experience has been gained.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 601.9910. History-Formerly 105-1.34(4), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-13.05.