ments are issued by USDA and pub- 

 lished in the Federal Register. This 

 procedure was followed for the Apple 

 and Pear Act requirements which 

 became effective onOctober 1, 1959, 

 and with the requirements for Enn- 

 peror grapes whichbecame effective 

 October 9, 1961. 



12. What penalties are provided for 

 violations ? 



Persons shipping, or offering for 

 shipment, apples, pears, or Ennperor 

 variety grapes in violation of re- 

 quirements may, after opportunity 

 for hearing, be refused issuance of 

 certificates for periods not exceed- 

 ing 90 days. Any person, including 

 carriers, who knowingly violates 

 any of the provisions of the Acts 

 shall, upon conviction, be subject to 

 a fine of not less than $100 nor 

 more than $10,000. 



