N.J. Admin. Code § 2:71-1.23

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 2:71-1.23 - Marketing of shell eggs

(a) Any eggs which are marketed to consumers, institutional consumers or retailers shall be edible and shall conform to the standards for consumer grades AA, A or B as published in the Federal Register volume 20, number 22, February 1, 1955, part 56 subpart C, known as the Code of Federal Regulations Governing the Grading of Shell Eggs and United States Standards Grades and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs, ( 7 CFR part 56, subpart C) effective July 1, 1971, and any further changes in these Federal rules and regulations, after proper promulgation shall be deemed the rules and regulations of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture:

1. Exception: restricted eggs may be marketed in accordance with the exemption provisions in the Federal Egg Products Inspection Act ( Public Law 91-597) and the USDA Regulation Governing the Inspection of Eggs and Egg Products ( 7 CFR Part 59), and any further changes in these Federal rules and regulations, after proper promulgation shall be deemed to be the rules and regulations of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture.

As amended, R.1975 d.358, eff. 1/1/1976.
See: 7 New Jersey Register 398(a), 8 New Jersey Register 3(a).