The bill amends Section 132.002 of the Agriculture Code to regulate the sale of ungraded eggs by producers. It allows individuals who produce eggs from their own flocks to sell ungraded eggs directly to consumers without restrictions, and permits them to sell up to 400 dozen ungraded eggs per week at wholesale to specific entities, including restaurants and grocery stores with limited retail space. The bill also introduces labeling requirements for cartons of ungraded eggs, mandating that they include the word "ungraded," the producer's name and address, the packing date, and, if sold wholesale, the producer's license number.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that producers must obtain a license as an ungraded dealer-wholesaler to sell eggs at wholesale. It outlines specific requirements for maintaining records, refrigerating eggs within 36 hours of collection, and adhering to sanitation standards during handling. The bill also ensures that state agencies cannot prohibit the purchase or resale of these eggs by certain individuals. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with adopting rules to implement these changes following the bill's effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Agriculture Code 132.002 (Agriculture Code 132)
Senate Committee Report: Agriculture Code 132.002 (Agriculture Code 132)
Engrossed: Agriculture Code 132.002 (Agriculture Code 132)
House Committee Report: Agriculture Code 132.002 (Agriculture Code 132)