Section 7-11-01-07 - General requirements1. Farms selling eggs to retailers or other business establishments will need an annual water sample, if supplied by well water.2. Inspections of farm shell egg producers must be annually unless the commissioner of agriculture determines more inspections are necessary.3. Failure to comply with farm shell rules may result in revocation of a permit.4. Farm shell egg producers have the right to appeal or request a hearing to reinstate an egg producer permit. The appeal process must be started within fifteen business days after permit suspension.5. Farm shell egg producers and custom processors, custom hatcheries, and any other persons not directly buying or selling live poultry are exempt from North Dakota Century Code section 4.1-19-04.6. Training for egg candling and grading will be provided by the department of agriculture.7. Buildings housing egg grading and packing equipment must meet the following requirements: a. Be of sound construction to prevent the entrance or harborage of vermin.b. Be kept clean during grading and packing operations.c. Be kept sanitary to prevent contamination of eggs during handling.8. North Dakota shell egg production guidelines must be the same as the standards that govern the United States department of agriculture shell egg program.9. The North Dakota department of agriculture may inspect out-of-state eggs at the retail level to assure compliance with North Dakota shell egg regulations.N.D. Admin Code 7-11-01-07
Effective January 1, 1993.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-393, July 2024, effective 7/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 4.1-19-06
Law Implemented: NDCC 4.1-19-06