Egg Laws by State

Egg laws decide when you can sell eggs from your flock, and they vary in every state. Most set a flock-size threshold for a license, plus rules on candling, refrigeration, and carton labeling. Find your state below for a plain-language guide.

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What you'll find

Every state page covers the same ground

So you always know where to look, whichever state we build next.

Flock threshold
When a license kicks in.
Egg license
Handler / dealer permits.
Candling & grade
What you must inspect.
Refrigeration
The 45°F storage rule.
Carton labels
Exact required wording.

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Every state page is sourced to the state ag / health dept & USDA carries a last-reviewed date Reviewed by April Lee

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