(1) In addition to the standards contained in this chapter, the Washington state department of agriculture adopts the United States Department of Agriculture United States Standards for Grades of Winter Pears, 7 C.F.R. § 51.1300 et seq., effective September 10, 1955.

(2) The department maintains a copy of this document for public inspection. The standards may be found on the internet at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/standards/pearswin.pdf.