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Ag Commission approves modest inspection fee increase for potatoes and produce
Summary
The commission voted to raise fruit and vegetable inspection fees roughly 4% (13.5¢ to 14¢ per 100 weight) and the hourly inspection rate from $47 to $49, following a presentation noting step increases and inflation-driven costs. Industry advisory groups signaled support for gradual increases.
The Ag Commission voted to adopt a modest increase to the fruit and vegetable inspection fee schedule after a presentation from Brian Pauley, section chief and program manager for the Fruit & Vegetable Inspection program.
Pauley said the program has not increased fees since 2013 and recent state step increases for employees, combined with inflation,…
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