California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §42513: “Mature,” except when otherwise specifically defined, means having reached that stage of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability, a

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This statute defines 'mature' as reaching a stage of ripeness that ensures completion of the ripening process and palatability.

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“Mature,” except when otherwise specifically defined, means having reached that stage of ripeness which will insure the completion of the ripening process to a degree which will insure palatability, after the removal of the product from the tree, plant, or vine.

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