USA
Nevada Caged Eggs Ban
Summary Description
Prohibits confining egg-laying hens in cages, as well as the sale of eggs from caged hens.
Species
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2021
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) Chapter 583- Meat, fish, Produce, Poultry and Eggs. (Amended by Assembly Bill No. 399–Committee on Natural Resources)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Prohibits the keeping of egg-layins hens of different species including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl.
- Sets a relatively short transition period of three years.
- Prohibits the sale eggs and egg products originating from egg-laying hens that have not been raised following equivalent standards set in the legislation.
Weaknesses
- The scope of the ban exlcudes quail hens.
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