OAR 603-051-0545: Official Standards

The following standards hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for summer and fall pears: (1) The United States Standards for Summer and Fall Pears, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective August 20, 1955, and in effect on January 1, 1963. Such federal standards are contained in Title 7, Chapter 1, Part 51 of Code of Federal Regulations in Sections 51.1260 to 51.1280, a copy of which is filed herewith and by this reference made a part hereof. (2) Oregon Extra Fancy. This grade consists of summer and fall pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. No. 1 grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1261). (3) Oregon Fancy. This grade consists of summer and fall pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. No. 2 grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1263). (4) Oregon Combination. This grade consists of a combination of Oregon Extra Fancy and Oregon Fancy grades for summer and fall pears which meet all the requirements of U.S. Combination grade (7 CFR Sec. 51.1262). [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]