ACP-4 FMO Exempt Handler Notification

OMB No. 0581-0215

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE FOR PISTACHIOS

4938 East Yale Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93727

Tel (559) 255-6480; Fax (559) 255-6485

Email: [email protected]

FMO EXEMPT HANDLER NOTIFICATION

This form is submitted to the Administrative Committee for Pistachios if, as a Handler, you receive 5,000 Pounds or less (assessed weight) of pistachios in a given production year.

Section A: Handler must complete this form and mail to the ACP by November 15^th of each production year. Handler is responsible for keeping a copy of the completed form for their own records for 3 years following the production year in which the pistachios were shipped.

Handler Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________________ State: ____ Zip Code: ______ Assessed weight handled: ________________________Lbs. Production Year: _____________

Handler signature:______________________________________ Date: ___________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Title: ___________________

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ACP-4 (Rev. 05/2017. Destroy previous editions.)