§ 35-21-105. Exemption

CO Rev Stat § 35-21-105 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who produces and sells, only on the premises at which the eggs were produced, at a farmers' market, or through a community-supported agricultural organization, less than two hundred fifty dozen eggs per month is exempt from this article; except that such a producer may apply for a dealer's license and, upon compliance with this article, be issued a dealer's license.

(2) A person transporting eggs for sale at a farmers' market or similar venue under subsection (1) of this section shall:

(a) Comply with the transport requirements of section 35-21-103 (3) and any rules, including rules requiring refrigeration, promulgated under this article regarding the safe transport and washing of eggs; and

(b) Affix to the egg package a label containing the address at which the eggs originated and the date on which the eggs were packaged. Any eggs not treated for salmonella must also include the following statement on the package: "Safe Handling Instructions: To prevent illness from bacteria, keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook any foods containing eggs thoroughly. These eggs do not come from a government-approved source."