Public Law 75–597

That no person, firm, or corporation shall sell, offer for sale, keep, or expose for sale in the District of Columbia potatoes in any package which is not plainly marked or labeled with the name of the United States grade which represents a standard no higher than the actual grade of

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Administration, rules, etc.

potatoes contained therein: Provided, however, That the term “unclassified” or “ungraded” may be used. The superintendent of weights, measures, and markets shall administer this Act and the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are authorized to establish necessary rules and regulations therefor.

Sec. 2.

No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, offer for sale, keep or expose for sale in the District of Columbia any potatoes otherwise than in packages as provided in section 1 of this Act without having plainly and conspicuously displayed in proximity to said potatoes a printed sign where it may readily be seen and in letters of not less than one-half inch high printed in Gothic type clearly and distinctly stating the United States grade of said potatoes.

Sec. 3.

The provisions of this Act shall not apply to officially certified seed potatoes which meet the grade or certification requirements as labeled and which are sold exclusively for seed purposes, provided they are sold in original packages and bear the official seal and certification of the department of agriculture of the State or country where the potatoes were grown.

Sec. 4.

Any person, firm, or corporation which shall violate any provisions of this Act shall be fined not more than $50 for the first offense and not more than $200 for each subsequent offense.