19-22 Labeling of Potatoes as to Grade

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CHAPTER 19-22LABELING OF POTATOES AS TO GRADE19-22-01. Sale of potatoes in closed packages not labeled as to grade prohibited.No person may sell at retail any potatoes in closed packages which are not identified as to grade.19-22-02. Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter:1.&quot;Closed package&quot; means any box, barrel, basket, crate, sack, bag, tube, or any<br>other type container in which all contents cannot be seen or inspected to determine<br>the grade, quality, or condition without the removal of all or part of the contents from<br>such package.2.&quot;Person&quot; means a natural person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company,<br>or other form of business association.3.&quot;Retail sale&quot; means a transfer for value to a consumer.19-22-03. Grade labeling. Every closed package containing potatoes to be sold oroffered for sale at retail by any person must bear conspicuously on the top or side, or both,<br>thereof in plain words the grade. An attached tag may substitute for the grade print on closed<br>packages. Inspections under this chapter must be performed by the department.19-22-04. Approved grades and standards. Grades must be those established by theUnited States department of agriculture, the North Dakota state seed department, or any grade<br>approved by the North Dakota agriculture commissioner. Culls or pickouts must be labeled as<br>&quot;culls&quot;.19-22-05. Penalty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guiltyof a class B misdemeanor.Page No. 1Document Outlinechapter 19-22 labeling of potatoes as to grade