§ 928.54 - Special purpose and minimum quantity shipments.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person may, without regard to the provisions of §§ 928.41, 928.52, 928.53 and 928.55, and the regulations issued thereunder, handle papayas (1) for consumption by charitable institutions; (2) for distribution by relief agencies; or (3) for commercial processing into products.

(b) Upon the basis of recommendations and information submitted by the committee, or from other available information, the Secretary may relieve from any or all requirements under or established pursuant to §§ 928.41, 928.52, 928.53, and 928.55, the handling of papayas in such minimum quantities, in such types of shipments, or for such specified purposes (including shipments to facilitate the conduct of marketing research and development projects established pursuant to § 928.45) as the committee, with the approval of the Secretary, may prescribe.

(c) The committee shall, with the approval of the Secretary, prescribe such rules, regulations, and safeguards as it may deem necessary to assure compliance with this section. Such rules, regulations, and safeguards may include the requirements that handlers shall file applications and receive approval from the committee for authorization to handle papayas pursuant to this section, and that such application be accompanied by certification by the intended purchaser or receiver that the papayas will not be used for any purpose not authorized by this section.