Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities explained

Shorttitle:Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities
Longtitle:An Act to fix the standard barrel for fruits, vegetables, and other dry commodities.
Nickname:Standard Barrel Act, 1915
Enacted By:63rd
Effective Date:July 1, 1916
Introducedin:House
Introducedby:William E. Tuttle Jr. (D–NJ)
Introduceddate:December 2, 1914
Committees:House Coinage, Weights, and Measures
Passedbody1:House
Passeddate1:January 13, 1915
Passedvote1:201-104
Signedpresident:Woodrow Wilson
Signeddate:March 4, 1915

The Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities is United States legislation that specified the standard barrel size and measurements for fruits and vegetables, establishing grading standards and inspections for each produce type. It penalized merchants who didn't use standardized barrels. The act was sponsored by Rep. William E. Tuttle, Jr. (D) of New Jersey.

Associated Statute of 1915 Act

United States Congressional bill relative to United States law in accordance with the Standard Barrel Act For Fruits, Vegetables, and Dry Commodities.

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