If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes by adding a provision that explicitly prohibits the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) from adopting rules that require or prescribe minimum housing size standards for egg-laying hens. This new language would be inserted into section 3-710 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, ensuring that the AZDA cannot impose such standards, which may affect the welfare of the hens and the regulatory framework surrounding their housing.

Additionally, the bill would make minor technical changes to existing language, such as altering the phrasing regarding the enforcement of rules by the director and removing a clause that previously limited the context of fee collection for egg inspection services. Overall, the bill aims to limit the regulatory authority of the AZDA concerning housing standards for egg-laying hens while maintaining the agency's other regulatory functions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2402
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-710