(1) “”Florida No. 1″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:

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    (a) Basic requirements:
    1. Similar varietal characteristics;
    2. Mature;
    3. Not overripe or soft;
    4. Clean;
    5. Well developed;
    6. Fairly well formed; and
    7. Fairly smooth.
    (b) Free from:
    1. Decay;
    2. Freezing injury; and
    3. Sunscald.
    (c) Not damaged by any other cause.
    (d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(1), F.A.C.
    (2) “”Florida Combination”” consists of a combination of Florida No. 1 and Florida No. 2 Tomatoes, provided that at least 60 percent, by count, meet the requirements of Florida No. 1 grade. For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(2), F.A.C.
    (3) “”Florida No. 2″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
    (a) Basic requirements:
    1. Similar varietal characteristics;
    2. Mature;
    3. Not overripe or soft;
    4. Clean;
    5. Well developed;
    6. Reasonably well formed; and
    7. Not more than slightly rough.
    (b) Free from:
    1. Decay;
    2. Freezing injury; and
    3. Sunscald.
    (c) Not seriously damaged by any other cause.
    (d) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(3), F.A.C.
    (4) “”Florida No. 3″” consists of tomatoes which meet the following requirements:
    (a) Basic requirements:
    1. Similar varietal characteristics;
    2. Mature;
    3. Not overripe or soft;
    4. Clean;
    5. Well developed; and
    6. May be misshapen.
    (b) Free from:
    1. Decay; and
    2. Freezing injury.
    (c) Not seriously damaged by sunscald.
    (d) Not very seriously damaged by any other cause.
    (e) For tolerances see subsection 5G-3.005(4), F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 570.56 FS., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida, Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 570.56., Chapter 80-12, Laws of Florida. History-New 8-17-80, Formerly 5G-3.02.