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Model Egg Law

 

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I. Definitions of terms

II. Legislative Policy
 A. Purpose and intent of law
 B. Authority to establish regulations

III. Registration
 A. Ability to identify the distributor and/or packer
 B. Method of funding program
  1. Licensing fees
  2. Registration fees

IV. Establishment of Standards for Quality and Weight
 A. USDA destination standards for quality and grade
 B. USDA weight classes

V. Prohibited Acts
 A. Establish authority of Secretary/Director/Commissioner

VI. Powers of the Delegated Enforcement Authority

VII. Establishments Regulated
 A. Retail outlets
 B. Distributors
 C. Food Service
 D. Packers/Processors

VIII. Egg Products
 A. All egg products sold in this state shall be USDA inspected as evidenced by the plant number.

IX. Violation Options
 A. Remove from sale and return to origin
 B. Destroy on premises.
 C. Administrative hearings.
 D. Revocation/suspension of permit/license.
 E. Criminal/Civil penalties

X. Recordkeeping
 A. Records must be maintained for a period of two years.

XI. Administrative Procedures
 A. Must follow the requirements of state law

XII. Disposition of Funds
 A. The funds collected shall be used for administering this law.

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