Sec. 1.
That standards for climax baskets for grapes and other fruits and vegetables shall be the 2-quart basket, 4-quart basket, and 12-quart basket, respectively.
(a) The standard 2-quart climax basket shall be of the following dimensions: length of bottom piece, 9 1/2 inches; width of bottom piece, 3 1/2 inches; thickness of bottom piece, 3/8 of an inch; height of basket, 3 7/8 inches, outside measurement; top of basket, length 11 inches and width 5 inches, outside measurement. Basket to have a cover 5 by 11 inches, when a cover is used;
(b) The standard 4-quart climax basket shall be of the following dimensions: length of bottom piece, 12 inches; width of bottom piece, 4 1/2 inches; thickness of bottom piece, 3/8 of an inch; height of basket, 4 and 11/16 inches, outside measurement; top of basket, length 14 inches, width 6 1/4 inches, outside measurement. Basket to have cover 6 1/4 inches by 14 inches, when cover is used;
(c) The standard 12-quart climax basket shall be of the following dimensions: length of bottom piece, 16 inches; width of bottom piece, 6 1/2 inches; thickness of bottom piece, 7/16 of an inch; height of basket, 7 and 1/16 inches, outside measurement; top of basket, length 19 inches, width 9 inches, outside measurement. Basket to have cover 9 inches by 19 inches, when cover is used.
History: 1917, Act 74, Eff. Nov. 1, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 5571 ;-- CL 1948, 290.131
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 290 - Weights, Measures, and Standards
Act 74 of 1917 - Standard Climax Baskets, Baskets, or Other Containers (290.131 - 290.137)
Section 290.131 - Standard Climax Baskets for Fruits and Vegetables.
Section 290.132 - Standard Containers for Small Fruits, Berries and Vegetables.
Section 290.133 - Violations of Act; Penalty; Foreign Shipments.
Section 290.134 - Examination and Test; Compliance; Determination by Department.
Section 290.135 - Duty of Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 290.136 - Guaranty Relieving Dealer From Prosecution; Liability of Guarantor.