Among others, this amendment authorizes the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) to conduct production research without having to rely on the California Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) for funding; authorizes separate nominations for independent producer members and independent producer alternate member seats; adds authority to regulate quality under the Order; and adds authority to establish different regulations for different markets. In addition, the amendment will require the USDA to conduct a continuance referendum between year five and year six after implementation for the first referendum, and every six years thereafter.
This Rule will be effective on November 26, 2018.
Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 208. Friday, October 26, 2018, 2018. Pages 53965-53974