Section 155.11. Grading deadline.

 

(1)   General. Snap beans for processing shall be weighed, sampled, and graded as soon as reasonably possible after harvest, but not longer than 18 hours after harvest. The contractor shall take necessary and reasonable precautions to preserve the condition of the snap beans at time of harvest until they are graded.

(2)   Delay due to extraordinary circumstances; notice. The contractor shall give oral notice to the producer within 18 hours after harvest if, due to extraordinary circumstances, the snap beans cannot be weighed, sampled and graded within the time provided under sub. (1) . Within 7 days after harvest, the contractor shall mail or deliver written notice to the producer, describing the extraordinary circumstances which justify the contractor's failure to comply with sub. (1) .

History: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420 , eff. 1-1-91.