Grading Fees

Section 5 Section 5.180  Grading Fees a)         The person requesting the grading and inspection service shall be obligated to pay the cost of the service provided at the rates as set forth in this rule. The rates are as follows: SHIPPING POINT INSPECTION FEES Minimum Fee $5.00 Apples 3 cents per 35-45 lb. package Peaches 3 cents per 35-45 lb. package Strawberries 3 cents on trays – 4 cents on crates Tomatoes 1 cent on 10 lb. basket – 3 cents on 30 lb. lug. Beans 3 cents per bu. Irish Potatoes 4 cents per 100 lb. sack Onions 4 cents per 50 lb. sack Cabbage 4 cents per 50 lb. sack Sweet Corn 3 cents per sack Topped Beets 4 cents per sack Topped Turnips 4 cents per sack Cucumbers 4 cents per bu. Peppers 4 cents per bu. b)         The above fees apply as stated or may be applied on equitable basis. c)         AGENCY NOTE:  Rates will be 1½ times the regular rate on all items after 6:00 p.m. daily, all hours worked Saturdays, Sundays, and on all State observed holidays. d)         All monies pertaining to Federal-State inspection service on fresh fruits and vegetables received pursuant to the cooperative agreement between the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture will be deposited in the Agricultural Master Fund and shall be disbursed as provided in the Act.