Sec 3-446. Adopting new or revised standards

A. Twenty-five per cent of the producers or shippers of a citrus fruit may petition the supervisor to adopt a standard.

B. Twenty-five per cent of the producers or shippers of a citrus fruit for which a standard has been established by rule may petition the supervisor to modify the standard.

C. Within thirty days after receiving a valid petition under subsection A or B of this section, the supervisor, after notifying all other known producers and shippers of the citrus fruit, shall hold a public meeting to receive comment on the proposed new standard. Within fifteen days after the meeting the supervisor shall either deny the petition in writing stating the reasons for denial or initiate rule making proceedings.

D. This section does not apply to any commodity that is exempt from standardization under section 3-450.