Section R. 285.537.1 - Application of rulesRule 1.
(1) These rules are the basis for determining quality and size of cucumbers for pickling as they are received from or delivered by the grower to a brining plant, packing plant, processing plant or loading station.(2) These rules do not apply to the sale of cucumbers for pickling when the sale is made by the grower direct to the consumer.(3) These rules do not prohibit the purchase of, or contracting for pickling cucumbers on a field-run basis, by the hundred-weight. If the value of field-run cucumbers to the grower is established by sizing or grading, grades no. 1 through no. 4 shall apply.(4) The grower shall receive compensation for all cucumbers for pickling used in any manner by the processor for or in the preparation of human food.(5) All cucumbers for pickling shall be purchased according to the standards and grades prescribed by these rules.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.537.1