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AR HB1279

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Lynch

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-58-207(e) to create an exception to the prohibition on retailers repackaging eggs from their original containers

  • Retailers may now replace missing or broken eggs if replacement eggs are from the same packer (verified by license number on carton)

  • Replacement eggs must match the original eggs in grade, size, expiration date, lot code or Julian date, and brand

  • Replacement eggs must be visibly clean with no prominent stains, adhering dirt, debris, fecal matter, or other foreign material

  • Approved on March 12, 2025 (Act 285 of the Regular Session)

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Egg Marketing Act Of 1969; And To Authorize Repackaging Of Eggs By A Retailer If Certain Criteria Is Met.

Last Action

Notification that HB1279 is now Act 285

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/26/2025
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/10/2025
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/28/2025

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