Any handler may handle pistachios within the production area free of the requirements in Sec. Sec. 983.50 through 983.58 and Sec. 983.71 if such pistachios are handled in quantities not exceeding 5,000 dried pounds during any production year. The Secretary, upon recommendation of the committee, may issue rules and regulations changing the 5,000 pound quantity applicable to this exemption. [74 FR 56540, Nov. 2, 2009]
Subpart_Rules and Regulations