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AR SB338

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Caldwell

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases the hen threshold for producer exemption from the Arkansas Egg Marketing Act from 200 to 700 hens
  • Allows retailers to sell eggs purchased directly from producers owning fewer than 700 hens without complying with the egg marketing regulations
  • Requires exempt eggs to be washed, clean, prepackaged, and identified as ungraded with the producer's name and address
  • Prohibits use of cartons with existing brand markings unless all identification is removed
  • Requires exempt eggs to be refrigerated and maintained at 45°F or below

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Egg Marketing Act Of 1969; And To Amend The Number Of Hens A Retailer Is Permitted To Have To Be Exempt From The Arkansas Egg Marketing Act Of 1969.

Last Action

Notification that SB338 is now Act 467

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/13/2023
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/27/2023

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