This bill aims to modernize the regulations surrounding the sale and labeling of eggs by recodifying existing laws to reflect contemporary practices in sorting, labeling, and grading. Key provisions include the requirement for all egg producers to adhere to truth-in-labeling standards, which mandate that producers include their name, address, and contact information on egg cartons. Additionally, the bill specifies that eggs sold must meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for size and grading, and it establishes temperature requirements for the storage of shell eggs and nest run eggs.

Notably, the bill introduces an exemption for small-scale producers who sell eggs directly from their residence or farmstand, allowing them to label their eggs without being subject to the more stringent sorting, selling, and grading requirements outlined in the law. The bill also repeals RSA 428:29-a, which pertains to stop sale, use, or removal orders regarding the sale of eggs, streamlining the regulatory framework. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance consumer safety while accommodating local egg producers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 428:29-a
As Amended by the House: 428:29-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 428:29-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 428:29-a