The Board may adopt regulations, after consultation with the Board of Directors of the Virginia State Horticultural Society or the Virginia Apple Growers Association, that:
1. Prescribe components of the atmosphere required including the maximum amount of oxygen that may be retained in a sealed controlled atmosphere storage warehouse;
2. Determine the length of time, not to be less than 60 days and not to exceed 10 months, and the degrees of temperature at which fruit shall be retained in controlled atmosphere storage before they shall be classified as having been stored in controlled atmosphere storage; and
3. Prescribe grade and condition standards applicable to CA apples.
Code 1950, § 3-716; 1964, c. 214; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-997; 1973, c. 199; 1997, c. 179; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 46 - Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Apples and Peaches
§ 3.2-4602. Operators of warehouses may register with Commissioner; expiration of registration
§ 3.2-4603. Application for registration; when Commissioner to register applicant
§ 3.2-4604. Owner or buyer may apply for inspection and certification of fruits
§ 3.2-4606. Disposition of funds
§ 3.2-4608. Inspection and certification of fruit by Commissioner
§ 3.2-4609. Denial, suspension or revocation of registration
§ 3.2-4610. Inspection certificate prima facie evidence of facts stated
§ 3.2-4611. Evidence that fruits are offered or transported for sale