20-61.0072. Determination of Pounds of Grapefruit Solids

(1) For purposes of reporting under Rule 20-63.001, pounds of grapefruit solids shall be determined in the following way: Multiply the state test house yield, expressed in pounds solids per box and calculated in accordance with paragraph 20-61.0071(1)(a), F.A.C., by the applicable correction factor derived from the following table to determine the number of pounds of grapefruit solids in the load of grapefruit. Load Date Factor September 1 – December 31 91 January 1 – February 14 93 February 15 – February 29 92 March 1 – March 14 91 March 15 – April 30 90 May 1 – August 31 87 The applicable factor shall be the factor opposite the date that the load of fruit is accepted, sampled and tested by the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Fruit and Vegetables. (2) The pound solids determination made under this rule may be used whenever the seller and buyer mutually agree, as the trading unit for the grapefruit being sold.