196.4 Producers and hatcheries exempt.
1. Producers who sell eggs produced exclusively by their own flocks directly to handlers, or to consumers, shall not be required to demonstrate to the department or the United States department of agriculture inspector their capability to perform candling and grading.
2. A hatchery shall obtain an egg handler’s license pursuant to section 196.3 if it purchases eggs which are not used for hatching purposes.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3102; C46, 50, 54, §196.2; C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §196.5; C77, 79, 81, §196.4]
Referred to in §196.1
Structure Iowa Code
Section 196.3 - Egg handler’s license — fee and expiration.
Section 196.4 - Producers and hatcheries exempt.
Section 196.5 - Candling and grading capability.
Section 196.6 - Candling and grading room.
Section 196.7 - Candling and grading prior to sale.
Section 196.8 - Quality — storage.
Section 196.9 - Eggs unfit for human food.