CT HB05312

Redefines "live bird market" as a retail establishment that sells live poultry directly to consumers or restaurants and slaughters on-site, removing language about congregating poultry for sale or dressing.

Replaces flock examination and certification program with a registration system under the National Poultry Improvement Plan, with annual fees of $25 for flocks under 100 fowls and $50 for 100 or more fowls, effective October 1, 2016.

Waives registration fees for flock owners age 18 or younger and prohibits sale of poultry from flocks that fail to meet National Poultry Improvement Plan standards or avian disease status requirements.

Modifies certification requirements so persons selling live poultry or hatching eggs must participate in either the National Poultry Improvement Plan program or an avian disease monitoring program administered by a state or country animal health authority.

Clarifies that producers selling eggs directly to household users are exempt from egg grading requirements, but prohibits false labeling and sale of adulterated eggs.