§ 21-17-6. Use of terms importing freshness.
The terms “fresh eggs,” “strictly fresh eggs,” “new-laid eggs,” or words or descriptions of similar import shall not be used in connection with the sale or offering for sale or advertising for sale of eggs in Rhode Island that do not meet the minimum requirements for Rhode Island consumer grade A or better.
History of Section.P.L. 1936, ch. 2354, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 211, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 211, § 5; P.L. 1947, ch. 1880, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 21-17-6; P.L. 1977, ch. 171, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 21-17-1. - Shell eggs — Labeling as to grade and size.
Section 21-17-2. - Consumer grades — Regulations.
Section 21-17-3. - Establishment of size and weight classes.
Section 21-17-4. - Hearings on quality, weight, and size requirements.
Section 21-17-5. - Advertising — Containers — Invoices.
Section 21-17-6. - Use of terms importing freshness.
Section 21-17-7. - False representations as to grade or size — Sale of inedible eggs.
Section 21-17-8. - Exemption of sales by producers.
Section 21-17-9. - Enforcement — Appropriations.
Section 21-17-10. - Penalties for violations.
Section 21-17-11. - “Cold storage eggs” defined.
Section 21-17-12. - Labeling of cold storage eggs.
Section 21-17-13. - Penalty for violations.