CA AB3021

Prohibits farm owners or operators in California from confining egg-laying hens in enclosures not meeting specified standards, with compliance deadlines of January 1, 2020 (144 square inches of usable floor space minimum) and January 1, 2024 (cage-free housing system requirement).

Prohibits the sale or contracting for sale of shell eggs or liquid eggs in California from hens confined in non-compliant enclosures, with a good faith defense for sellers relying on written supplier certifications.

Makes violations of these provisions a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 in fines or up to 180 days in county jail.

Requires the Department of Food and Agriculture to promulgate implementing regulations by September 1, 2019.

Authorizes existing egg handler and producer assessment fees (up to $0.15 per 30 dozen eggs) to be used for administration and enforcement of the new confinement standards, making this an appropriation.