Cal. FAC § 27531
This is the official text of Cal. FAC § 27531, part of California’s Food and Agricultural Code — regulates farming, food safety, and agricultural commerce.
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Official statutory text
The director may adopt regulations relating to the preparation for market and marketing of shell eggs as he or she determines are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The regulations may include any of the following:
(a) The establishment of grade standards including minimum quality and minimum size.
(b) Pack specifications.
(c) Marking requirements.
(d) Sampling procedures for enforcement purposes.
(e) Control and disposition of substandard lots.
(f) Use of registered brands and containers, including transportation.
(g) Requirements for displays and advertising.
(h) Procedures for the registration of shell egg handlers.
(i) Procedures for the collection of registration fees and assessments.
(j) Procedures for the development and collection of data pertaining to egg production, number of chickens, and other information as recommended by the committee.
(k) Any other matter necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.
(a) The establishment of grade standards including minimum quality and minimum size.
(b) Pack specifications.
(c) Marking requirements.
(d) Sampling procedures for enforcement purposes.
(e) Control and disposition of substandard lots.
(f) Use of registered brands and containers, including transportation.
(g) Requirements for displays and advertising.
(h) Procedures for the registration of shell egg handlers.
(i) Procedures for the collection of registration fees and assessments.
(j) Procedures for the development and collection of data pertaining to egg production, number of chickens, and other information as recommended by the committee.
(k) Any other matter necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.
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