Maine § 641. - Marking of storaged or processed eggs

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 641. — Marking of storaged or processed eggs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 641.. Marking of storaged or processed eggs

Any person, firm or corporation who exposes or offers for sale, either in any public place or elsewhere, any shell eggs which have been in storage or which in any way have been processed, shall conspicuously display upon the receptacle in which such shell eggs are offered for sale, or upon the package in which they are delivered to the purchaser, a notice containing the words "cold storage eggs" or "processed eggs" in accordance with the fact. In case any shell eggs which have been in storage or which have been processed are exposed for sale or offered for sale, in a manner which does not require a receptacle or package, the purchaser shall be informed definitely that such shell eggs are either cold storage or processed eggs, to the end that the purchaser may have knowledge of the facts with reference to the storage or processing of such eggs.  

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 641.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 641. cover?

Section 641. ("Marking of storaged or processed eggs") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 641.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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