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IL HB3668

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/26/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Costello

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Egg and Egg Products Act to modify temperature requirements for nest run eggs sold off-premises, such as at farmers' markets
  • Nest run eggs must be held and transported at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit beginning 36 hours after the time of lay, replacing the previous requirement of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or less at all times
  • Producers may continue selling nest run eggs on their own premises directly to household consumers without candling or grading
  • All eggs sold at retail or to institutional consumers must be candled for quality and graded for size, with specific labeling and expiration date requirements
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

EGG/EGG PRODUCTS-NEST RUN EGGS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0158

7/26/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/30/2019
Assignments4/9/2019
Agriculture & Conservation3/5/2019
Rules2/15/2019

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