OAR 603-051-0064: Application of Tolerances

The contents of individual packages in the lot are subject to the following limitations: (1) Packages which contain more than 50 stalks shall have not more than 1-1/2 times a specified tolerance of 10 percent or more, or not more than double a specified tolerance of less than 10 percent; provided, that the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified for the grade. (2) Packages which contain 50 stalks or less shall have not more than four times the tolerances specified, except that at least two defective and two off-size stalks may be permitted in any package; provided, that not more than one stalk which is affected by decay may be permitted in any package; and provided further, that the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified for the grade.