2-2510.   Repacking by retailers, requirements;groundsfor loss of privilege.(a) A retailer may repack eggs located in a store aslong as the following requirements are met:

      (1)   Eggs eligible for repacking include dirty eggs or eggs in containerswith broken eggs. Eggs that are determined to pose a health risk shall not beeligible for repacking;

      (2)   the eggs are not subject to a stop sale order issued by the secretary;

      (3)   eggs cannot be repacked more than once;

      (4)   repacked eggs must meet grade B requirements and shall not be gradedhigher than grade B;

      (5)   all containers shall have the necessary labeling requirements printed onthe outside of the carton which shall include:

      (A)   Grade and size;

      (B)   a statement saying that the eggs have been repacked by the retailerwhere the eggs are located;

      (C)   name and address of the retailer that repacked the eggs;

      (D)   a statement containing the phrase, "Keep refrigerated at or below45° Fahrenheit;"

      (E)   the expiration date which shall be the earliest expiration date of therepacked eggs; and

      (F)   an inspection fee stamp on the carton indicating that the inspection feehas been paid;

      (6)   records must be kept and available for inspection on all eggs repackedby the retailer; and

      (7)   eggs remain subject to inspection and the requirements of this act.

      (b)   Retailers may lose the privilege to repack eggs if:

      (1)   The retailer is found postdating repacked eggs;

      (2)   the eggs do not meet grade B standards; and

      (3)   the retailer has violated any other provision of this act.

      (c)   The provisions of this section shall be part of and supplemental to theKansas egg law.

      History:   L. 2006, ch. 90, § 8; July 1.