Fla. Admin. Code R. 20-44.002 (2026)
Interstate Gift Fruit Shipments
Grade and size: The following are minimum grade and size requirements for all varieties of citrus fruit for interstate shipment by any method of transportation by gift fruit shippers to a consumer not for the purpose of resale:
(1) U.S. No. 1 Golden Grade, with the same minimum size requirements as are established from time to time by the Citrus Administrative Committee and covered by orders issued pursuant to Federal Marketing Order 905, provided: Green color shall be permitted which meets the requirements of U.S. No. 2 grades on all varieties.
(2) The minimum grade for all varieties of citrus fruit for such shipments by “organic gift fruit shippers” shall be Tree Run Grade.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.50 FS. Law Implemented 601.10(7), 601.11, 601.50(4) FS. History–Formerly 105-1.35(2), Amended 1-1-75, 8-28-84, Formerly 20-44.02.
Effective: 8/28/1984.