TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EGG MARKETING ACT OF 1969; AND TO AUTHORIZE REPACKAGING OF EGGS BY A RETAILER IF CERTAIN CRITERIA IS MET.

HB 1279 amends Arkansas' 1969 Egg Marketing Act to allow grocery stores and other retailers to repackage eggs (e.g., repackaging bulk cartons into smaller portions) if they meet specific criteria. This directly affects egg retailers by changing packaging rules that previously restricted such activity. The key provision permits repackaging under defined conditions, streamlining operations for retailers without requiring new egg production. The bill became law as Act 285 on March 12, 2025, after passing through the legislative process.