{"data":{"id":"us-va/2vac5-310-40","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"2VAC5-310-40","heading":"Inspector's guide for apple bruises","body":"Inspector's Guide for Apple Bruises at Shipping Point And   Market\n\n(Areas based on apples 3 inches in diameter, 88-125 size)\n\nWhen exceeding the following   allowances, report as injury, damage or serious damage, respectively.\n\nAllow in VA Extra Fancy\n\nAllow in VA Fancy\n\nAllow in Domestic\n\nTray or Cell\n\nOther Packs 1/\n\nTray or Cell\n\nOther Packs 1/\n\nTray or Cell\n\nOther Packs 1/\n\nDEPTH\n\n1/8'\n\nSame\n\n3/16'\n\nSame\n\n3/8'\n\nSame\n\nAREA ONE BRUISE\n\n5/8'\n\nSame\n\n7/8'\n\n1'\n\n1-1/8'\n\n1-1/4'\n\nAGGREGATE AREA\n\nAny combination of lesser bruises which do not detract from   the appearance or edible quality to an extent greater than above allowances;   Provided, that superficial bruises that are not noticeable without holding   the apple at an angle to the light shall be ignored.\n\nAs a guide, depending on their location on the apple and the   intensity of the discoloration of the bruises, the following aggregate areas   are allowed for noticeable bruising:\n\n1/2'\n\nSame\n\n3/4'\n\n7/8'\n\n1/8'\n\n1-1/4'\n\nNOTE: Bruised areas may be cut to check depth, but in no   case shall apples be peeled to search for bruised or discolored areas.\n\n1/ Includes apples in bulk, loose in cartons and in consumer size packages   such as film bags and trays overwrapped in film.","path":["Title 2. Agriculture","Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services","Chapter 310. Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginia Apples: Grading, Packing, and Marking Law"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title2/agency5/chapter310/section40/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:44:52Z","sha256":"e1a303b08610849957727555942a4275b3d4355de8bdd8f5dd42faa1f7efc8b2","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/2vac5-310-30","next":"us-va/2vac5-310-50"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}