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a) It is unlawful for an egg handler, as defined in

Section 27510, to hold, store, transport, or display eggs that are packed or graded for human consumption unless the eggs are held, stored, transported, or displayed consistent with both of the following requirements:

(1) At an average ambient temperature of degrees Fahrenheit, or lower.

(2) At a temperature equal to or less than the temperature requirement for holding, storing, transporting, or displaying eggs established by regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture in Title of Part of the Code of Federal Regulations governing the grading of shell eggs. (

b) Retail outlets that are regulated by this chapter, except for retail outlets located in shell egg packing or distribution facilities, are exempt from subdivision (a). (

c) Direct marketing activities, including certified farmers’ markets, as defined in

Section of the Health and Safety Code, community food producers, as defined in

Section of the Health and Safety Code, community-supported agriculture, as defined in

Section 47060, and farm stands, as defined in

Section 47050, are not required to comply with subdivision (a). (

d) Transport vehicles may exceed the degree Fahrenheit maximum temperature required pursuant to subdivision (

a) when eggs are either being loaded into the transport vehicle or unloaded from the transport vehicle. A transport vehicle shall be deemed to be in compliance with subdivision (

a) if the transport vehicle is equipped and has in operation when eggs are in the transport vehicle a refrigeration unit delivering air at a temperature of degrees Fahrenheit or lower.