Bill > HB1279

This bill amends the Arkansas Egg Marketing Act of 1969 to modify restrictions on egg repackaging by retailers. Previously, retailers were prohibited from removing eggs from their original container and placing them in a different container. The new law creates an exception that allows retailers to replace missing or broken eggs under specific conditions: the replacement eggs must be from the same packer (as shown by the license number), have the same grade and size, share the same expiration date or lot code, come from the same brand, and be visibly clean without stains, dirt, debris, or foreign material. This change provides retailers with more flexibility in managing egg inventory while maintaining quality standards, ensuring that consumers receive eggs that are essentially identical to the original package's contents. The bill aims to reduce waste and allow retailers to maintain the integrity of egg packages when individual eggs are damaged.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1279&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R