The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow for the donation of eggs that have surpassed their quality assurance date, provided certain conditions are met. A new subdivision is added to section 29.21, defining "quality assurance date" as the date after which eggs may lose their palatability or nutritive properties due to natural phenomena. Additionally, section 29.26 is revised to specify that while eggs held 46 days past their coded pack date lose their grade and must be removed from sale, exceptions are made for eggs that can be donated to charitable food assistance programs.

To qualify for donation, the eggs must be in their original packaging, have been previously candled and graded, and be continuously refrigerated. They must also be distributed to consumers within 30 days past the original quality assurance date and labeled with specific information, including the name of the distributing program, a "distribute by" date, and a statement indicating that the eggs are for donation and not for resale. This legislation aims to reduce food waste while ensuring safety and transparency in the donation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 29.21, 29.26