02 NCAC 09O .0102          LOOSE EGG DISPLAYS

(a)  A loose egg display shall be deemed to meet the requirements of G.S. 106-245.18 when the display is labeled with the correct grade and size.

(b)  The block letters of the label shall be at least three-eighths of an inch in height.

(c)  The grade and size shall be written or printed on or otherwise attached to or associated with the container or display of such eggs, and such designation shall be visible to the public when the eggs or containers of such eggs are visible to the public.

(d)  Retailers may display eggs in bulk without the grade and size designated thereon when such eggs are purchased directly from persons eligible to sell ungraded eggs, and if the display is labeled with the words, "Ungraded Eggs". This label shall be bold legible letters at least three-eighths inch high.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106-245.15; 106-245.18; 106-245.21;

Eff. August 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2011;

Transferred from 02 NCAC 43H .0102 Eff. May 1, 2012;

Readopted Eff. March 1, 2017.