- (1) Shell eggs, except as otherwise provided in sub-chapter 3 and those graded from commercial cold storage, may not be below 40°F. or above 70°F. at the time of official grading. Eggs held in a plant must be placed under refrigeration at 50°F. or below promptly after packaging.
- (2) Every reasonable precaution must be exercised to prevent sweating of eggs.
- (3) Shell eggs must be packaged only in new or good, clean used cases and packing materials. Cases and packing materials must be visibly clean, free of mold, mustiness and off-odors and must be of sufficient strength and durability to adequately protect eggs during normal distribution.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 81-20-207 MCA
Implementing statute(s): Sec. 81-20-207 MCA
History: Eff. 12/31/72.