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NH HB1186
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Liz Barbour
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AI Summary
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Recodifies New Hampshire's egg sale regulations (RSA 428:22-29) to reflect modern sorting, labeling, and grading methods
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Requires all shell egg packaging to identify the producer's name and contact information
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Mandates that eggs labeled by size or grade (AA, A, or B) must meet USDA standards; eggs not sized or graded cannot use packaging that implies otherwise
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Establishes refrigeration requirements: packed shell eggs must be held at maximum 45°F, and nest run eggs at maximum 55°F immediately after collection
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Prohibits sale of adulterated eggs and sets penalties including misdemeanor charges for first offenses, civil forfeitures up to $5,000 per violation per day, and administrative fines up to $1,000 per violation
Legislative Description
Relative to the sale and labeling of eggs.
Last Action
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 6
3/6/2026