Sec.22-27-B3. Weight classes for consumer grades for shell eggs


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  • Size of

    Weight

    class

    Minimum net

    weight per

    dozen

    Minimum net

    weight per

    30 dozen

    Minimum weight

    for individual eggs at

    rate per dozen1

    Ounces

    Pounds

    Ounces

    Jumbo

    30

    56

    29

    Extra Large

    27

    50½

    26

    Large

    24

    45

    23

    Medium

    21

    39½

    20

    Small

    18

    34

    17

    Peewee

    15

    28

    (See 1961 Supp. § 22-42.)

    1 Minimum weights listed for individual eggs at the rate per dozen are permitted in various size class only to the extent that they will not reduce the net weight per dozen below the required minimum, consideration being given to variable weight of individual eggs and variable efficiency of graders and scales, which should be maintained on a uniform and accurate basis.