Here is a table that outlines the requirements state by state for selling eggs at farmers markets, including licenses needed and links to further information:
State | Business License Required | Additional Requirements | More Information |
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Alabama | Yes | Must be registered with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). | Alabama ADAI Egg Laws |
Alaska | Yes | Must be licensed as a Retail Food Establishment. | Alaska DEC Regulations |
Arizona | Yes | Must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). | Arizona Egg Marketing Regulations |
Arkansas | Yes | Small egg producers may sell directly to consumers without a license if under 200 dozen eggs/year. | Arkansas Egg Laws |
California | Yes | Must be licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). | California Egg Laws |
Colorado | Yes | Must register with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. | Colorado Egg Regulations |
Connecticut | Yes | Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. | Connecticut Egg Laws |
Delaware | Yes | Must be licensed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture. | Delaware Egg Regulations |
Florida | Yes | Must be registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). | Florida Egg Laws |
Georgia | Yes | Must obtain an egg candling license and register with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. | Georgia Egg Laws |
Hawaii | Yes | Must comply with Hawaii Department of Agriculture regulations. | Hawaii Egg Laws |
Idaho | Yes | Must register with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. | Idaho Egg Regulations |
Illinois | Yes | Must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. | Illinois Egg Laws |
Indiana | Yes | Must comply with Indiana State Egg Board regulations. | Indiana Egg Laws |
Iowa | Yes | Must register with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). | Iowa Egg Laws |
Kansas | Yes | Must comply with Kansas Department of Agriculture regulations. | Kansas Egg Laws |
Kentucky | Yes | Must comply with Kentucky Department of Agriculture regulations. | Kentucky Egg Laws |
Louisiana | Yes | Must obtain an Egg Handlers Permit from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. | Louisiana Egg Laws |
Maine | Yes | Must be licensed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. | Maine Egg Laws |
Maryland | Yes | Must register with the Maryland Department of Agriculture. | Maryland Egg Laws |
Massachusetts | Yes | Must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. | Massachusetts Egg Laws |
Michigan | Yes | Must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. | Michigan Egg Laws |
Minnesota | Yes | Must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. | Minnesota Egg Laws |
Mississippi | Yes | Must obtain an Egg Dealer’s Permit from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. | Mississippi Egg Laws |
Missouri | Yes | Must be licensed by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. | Missouri Egg Laws |
Montana | Yes | Must be licensed by the Montana Department of Livestock. | Montana Egg Laws |
Nebraska | Yes | Must register with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. | Nebraska Egg Laws |
Nevada | Yes | Must be licensed by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. | Nevada Egg Laws |
New Hampshire | Yes | Must comply with New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food regulations. | New Hampshire Egg Laws |
New Jersey | Yes | Must register with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. | New Jersey Egg Laws |
New Mexico | Yes | Must be licensed by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. | New Mexico Egg Laws |
New York | Yes | Must comply with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations. | New York Egg Laws |
North Carolina | Yes | Must register with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. | North Carolina Egg Laws |
North Dakota | Yes | Must be licensed by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. | North Dakota Egg Laws |
Ohio | Yes | Must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. | Ohio Egg Laws |
Oklahoma | Yes | Must comply with Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry regulations. | Oklahoma Egg Laws |
Oregon | Yes | Must register with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. | Oregon Egg Laws |
Pennsylvania | Yes | Must be licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. | Pennsylvania Egg Laws |
Rhode Island | Yes | Must be licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. | Rhode Island Egg Laws |
South Carolina | Yes | Must be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. | South Carolina Egg Laws |
South Dakota | Yes | Must register with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. | South Dakota Egg Laws |
Tennessee | Yes | Must obtain an Egg Marketing License from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. | Tennessee Egg Laws |
Texas | Yes | Must be licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. | Texas Egg Laws |
Utah | Yes | Must register with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. | Utah Egg Laws |
Vermont | Yes | Must be licensed by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. | Vermont Egg Laws |
Virginia | Yes | Must register with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. | Virginia Egg Laws |
Washington | Yes | Must be licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Washington Egg Laws |
West Virginia | Yes | Must be licensed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. | West Virginia Egg Laws |
Wisconsin | Yes | Must register with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. | Wisconsin Egg Laws |
Wyoming | Yes | Must comply with Wyoming Department of Agriculture regulations. | Wyoming Egg Laws |
This table provides a general overview and links to further information. Always check with local authorities for the most accurate and updated regulations specific to your area.