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SB 1075

Food: other; sale of eggs by consignment through licensed retail food establishments; provide for. Amends sec. 7114 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.7114).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 6 co-sponsors

SB 1075 allows licensed retailers to sell eggs on consignment, ensuring labeling, safety compliance, and producer ownership until sale.

SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: JIM RUNESTAD
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Bill Summary · SB 1075

Bill Summary: SB 1075 (Michigan, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

SB 1075 proposes to regulate the sale of eggs by consignment through licensed retail food establishments. The bill aims to clarify and authorize the sale of eggs on consignment within licensed retail settings, expanding how eggs can be offered to consumers while ensuring proper licensing and oversight by state authorities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Scope of sale: Authorizes or clarifies the sale of eggs by consignment through licensed retail food establishments. This means farms or producers could place eggs in a retailer’s store on a consignment basis (eggs remain the property of the producer until sold, with payment due to the producer after the sale).
  • Licensing and oversight: Requires that the retail establishments involved be duly licensed under Michigan food service or retail food establishment regulations. The bill aligns the consignment arrangement with existing licensing regimes to ensure compliance with food safety and handling standards.
  • Responsibilities of parties:
    • Producers (sellers on consignment): Maintain proper labeling, compliance with safety standards, and documentation for consigned eggs. Typically, producers would retain ownership until sale and would be paid per the terms of the consignment agreement.
    • Retail establishments: Permit the consigned eggs to be offered to customers, ensure product handling meets applicable health and safety requirements, and manage inventory records reflecting consigned goods.
  • Labeling and information: Likely requires accurate labeling and traceability information for eggs sold on consignment (e.g., producer identification, lot/date information, and any required safety disclosures), consistent with existing egg and food labeling rules.
  • Compliance with food safety regulations: Eggs sold through consigned arrangements must comply with Michigan’s food safety standards, including temperature control, sanitation, and handling practices at retail locations.
  • Enforcement and penalties: The bill would establish penalties or corrective actions for violations of the consignment provisions, licensing requirements, or safety standards, consistent with other food establishment enforcement mechanisms.

Who would be affected

  • Egg producers and growers who want to place eggs in licensed retail stores on a consignment basis.
  • Licensed retail food establishments (grocery stores, markets, or other retailers) that sell eggs on consignment.
  • Consumers who purchase eggs from licensed retailers, with the potential benefit of broader access to locally produced eggs and clearer safety and labeling practices.
  • State regulatory agencies responsible for licensing, inspection, and enforcement of food safety and labeling requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture on June 24, 2026.
  • Next steps: For passage, the bill would need committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both chambers, followed by any required gubernatorial signature or veto.
  • Effective date: Specific effective date provisions (e.g., when the act would take effect) are not provided in the available summary; typical enactments specify an effective date after passage or a delayed date to allow industry adaptation.

Context and considerations

  • The bill aligns consignment sales with Michigan’s framework for licensed food establishments, aiming to clarify ownership, payment timing, labeling, and safety compliance in consignment arrangements.
  • Potential impacts include expanded market access for egg producers and more diverse egg options in licensed retail settings, alongside reinforced consumer protection through labeling and safety standards.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific stakeholders (producers, retailers, or consumers) or compare SB 1075 to current Michigan law on consignment sales and egg handling.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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