Individual samples are subject to the following limitations: Provided, that the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified for the grade.
(a) For a tolerance of 10 percent or more; individual samples in any lot may contain not more than one and one-half times the tolerance specified, except that 1 decayed or 1 seriously damaged specimen may be permitted in any sample.
(b) For a tolerance of less than 10 percent, individual samples in any lot may contain not more than double the tolerance specified, except that 1 decayed specimen may be permitted in any sample.
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