Alabama § 2-12-3 - Grades, Standards and Weight Classes.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 2-12-3 — Grades, Standards and Weight Classes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-12-3. Grades, Standards and Weight Classes.
To provide for uniformity in the marketing of eggs, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with the approval of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, shall adopt and promulgate, from time to time, reasonable classifications or standards for grades of quality and weight classifications or standards for the size of eggs to be sold or offered for sale in this state, and such grades and weight classes shall, so far as practicable, be consistent with the standards and classifications for grades and weight classes of the United States Department of Agriculture and the tolerances allowed thereunder as such standards, grades and weight classes are now established or may hereafter be amended. Eggs unfit for human consumption may also be defined by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 2-12-3
What does Code of Alabama § 2-12-3 cover?
Section 2-12-3 ("Grades, Standards and Weight Classes.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 2-12-3?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 2-12-3 apply to my situation?
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