4:3-11.13. Marking containers; signs and devices; term "fresh eggs" ; fraudulent or misleading representations; letters and numerals

(a) The container in which any eggs are marketed in this State shall bear prominently on the outside portion thereof:

(1) The grade of the eggs.

(2) The size-weight class of the eggs.

(3) The word "eggs."

(4) The numerical count of the contents.

(5) The name and address of the packer or distributor.

(b) Eggs marketed in any manner other than in containers labeled in accordance with section 4(a) shall be kept in full view of the prospective purchaser and shall have adjacent thereto and prominently displayed, a sign or similar device bearing the grade and size-weight class of the eggs. Any such sign or device shall bear letters and numbers of such character as shall be clearly visible to prospective purchasers.

(c) The term "fresh eggs," or any legend, symbol, picture, representation or device declaring or tending to convey the impression that the eggs are fresh may be applied only to eggs meeting the requirements of grade or grades established by the State board for fresh eggs.

(d) No label, container, display, or advertisement of eggs shall contain incorrect, fraudulent, or misleading representations. No person shall advertise eggs for sale unless the unabbreviated grade and size-weight class are conspicuously designated in block letters at least half as high as the tallest letter in the word "eggs" or the tallest figure in the price, whichever is larger.

(e) Letters and numerals used to designate the grade and size-weight class of eggs marketed in containers shall be in clearly legible, bold faced type at least 3/8 inch in height. Cartons, cases, or other containers holding 2 or more containers of eggs shall also be lettered and numbered in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. Any carton, case, or other container which is reused shall upon such reuse have obliterated or removed therefrom any labels, lettering, numerals, or other symbols or representations not applicable to the contents upon such reuse.

L.1965, c. 94, s. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.