No Form No. (948) CO Potatoes-CPAC 2 Exemption for Fingerling Potato

OMB No. 0581-0178

San Luis Valley

Office – Area II

(719) 852-4684 FAX

[email protected]

Area II Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

P.O. Box 348

1305 Park Avenue

Monte Vista CO 81144

(719) 852-3322

Exemption for

Fingerling Potatoes

Certificate No. ________

Date

Grower / Shipper _______________________ Receiver’s ________________________

Name & Address: _______________________ Name & Address: ________________________

_______________________ ________________________

Type of Potato: _________________________________________ Date Shipped: ___________________

Quantity Package Type Specific Variety

Trucking Company: _____________________________ Truck License Plate No: _______________________

The undersigned certifies to the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (Committee), the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, that these fingerling potatoes are designated for food use and will not be used for seed. These potatoes are exempt from grade, size, maturity, and inspection requirements prescribed under the Marketing Order Handling regulations for the San Luis Valley. These potatoes are subject to Marketing Order fee assessments as approved by the Commissioner, Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the United States Department of Agriculture. False certification, knowing it to be false, is a violation of title 18, section 1001, of the United States Code, among other statures, which provide for a fine, imprisonment, or both.

______________________________ _______________________________

Authorized Shipper Signature Committee Manager, Area II

Date: __________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE SHIPPER: Complete all portions of this Special Purpose Report for Potatoes. Sign and return one copy to the Committee; one copy shall accompany shipment with truck; keep one copy for your files.

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