Form No. 3 (956) Walla Sweet Onions Shippers/Receivers Applic

OMB No. 0581-0178

WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION MARKETING COMMITTEE

6601 W. Deschutes Ave., Suite C-2

Kennewick, WA 99336

Phone: (509) 585-5460 or Fax: (509) 585-2671

SHIPPERS/RECEIVERS APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PRIVILEGE

I request permission to □ SHIP □ RECEIVE Walla Walla sweet onions for grading, packing, or storing outside the Marketing Order No. 956 production area (7 C.F.R. 956.4).

In consideration of granting this permission, I agree to the following stipulations:

1. I will provide a Special Purpose Shipment Report on Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee Form No. 4 for all Walla Walla sweet onions handled under this Certificate of Privilege. One copy will be mailed to the Committee and one copy will be retained for my files.

2. I certify to the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee (Committee) and to the U.S. Department of Agriculture that any shipments made pursuant to this Certificate of Privilege will be made in accordance with the provisions of Marketing Order No. 956, including but not limited to any grade, size, quality, maturity, pack or container requirements that may currently be in effect. I have read and understand these provisions and make this application with full knowledge thereof. I agree not to knowingly disparage the name, quality, use, or value of Walla Walla sweet onions. I further agree that if I receive product under this Certificate of Privilege, I will forward to the Committee all assessments due on Walla Walla sweet onions handled.

Company Name _______________________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________ Telephone _________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

Signature ______________________________________________ Date _____________________

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ACTION BY THE WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION MARKETING COMMITTEE

Permission is hereby □ granted □ denied to the above-named shipper/receiver to ship or receive Walla Walla sweet onions under Certificate of Privilege No. _________________________________________

Manager _____________________________________________________ Date _______________

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