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Committee backs bill allowing reused egg cartons for in‑state small sellers; department warns of federal conflict
Summary
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to recommend HB1186, which would let small, in‑state farmers relabel and reuse egg cartons for intrastate sales with an explicit non‑graded label. The agriculture department opposed the bill as written, citing federal grading and refrigeration requirements and enforcement challenges.
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to recommend House Bill 1186 after a hearing in which sponsors said the change is intended to protect small, in‑state farmers who sell eggs directly to consumers.
"This is really important to put into statute to protect our small farmers," Representative Barbara CompTisar said, explaining the bill allows reused cartons for intrastate sales as long as the eggs are clearly labeled "not graded" and sellers post signage that eggs are not sized or graded.
The sponsor and supporters framed the…
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