South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:26 - Eggs and egg products
Chapter 12:26:09 - Weight classes
Section 12:26:09:01 - Classes of South Dakota consumer grades - Weight requirements
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 12:26:09:01
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
The following are the classes of South Dakota consumer grades of shell eggs and their minimum net weight requirements:
Ounces |
Pounds per |
Individual |
Eggs |
|||||
Weight Class |
per dozen |
30 dozen |
grams |
ounces |
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(1) |
Jumbo |
30 |
56 |
68.52 |
2.42 |
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(2) |
Extra large |
27 |
50.5 |
61.43 |
2.17 |
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(3) |
Large |
24 |
45 |
54.35 |
1.92 |
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(4) |
Medium |
21 |
39.5 |
47.26 |
1.67 |
|||
(5) |
Small |
18 |
34 |
40.16 |
1.42 |
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(6) |
Peewee |
15 |
28 |
no minimum set |
No tolerance is allowed for individual containers in classes (1) to (5), inclusive.
General Authority: SDCL 39-11-7.
Law Implemented: SDCL 39-11-7.
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