TITLE 7 - AGRICULTURE

SUBTITLE B - REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER IX - AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (MARKETING AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS; FRUITS, VEGETABLES, NUTS), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

PART 979 - MELONS GROWN IN SOUTH TEXAS

979.52 - Issuance of regulations.

  (a) The Secretary shall limit by regulation the handling of melons when he finds from the recommendations and information submitted by the committee, or from other available information, that such regulations would tend to effectuate the declared policy of the act.

  (b) Such regulations may: (1) Limit the handling of particular grades, sizes, maturities, qualities, or packs, or any combination thereof, of any or all varieties of melons during any period; (2) Limit the handling of particular grades, sizes, maturities, qualities, or packs of melons differently for different varieties, for different markets, for different containers, or any combination of the foregoing, during any period; (3) Fix the size, capacity, weight, dimension, or pack of the container, or containers, which may be used in the packaging or handling of melons, including appropriate container markings to identify the contents thereof.

  (c) The regulations or any portions of such regulations issued hereunder may be amended, modified, suspended, or terminated by the Secretary whenever it is determined: (1) That such action is warranted upon recommendation of the committee or other available information; (2) That such action is essential to provide relief from inspection, assessment, or regulations under paragraph (b) of this section for minimum quantities less than customary commercial transactions; or (3) That regulations issued hereunder obstruct or no longer tend to effectuate the declared policy of the act.