New York A00652 mandates that farms producing shell eggs or liquid eggs for human consumption must confine egg-laying hens in a cage-free housing.

New York A00652 amends the agriculture and markets law to require farm owners or operators producing shell eggs or liquid eggs for human consumption to confine egg-laying hens in a cage-free housing system. This system must allow hens to roam freely, provide necessary floor space, and include enrichments like scratch areas and perches. Violations of this provision are subject to civil penalties, with funds collected going to the animal population control fund.

New York A00652 mandates that farms producing shell eggs or liquid eggs for human consumption must confine egg-laying hens in a cage-free housing.

New York A00652 amends the agriculture and markets law to require farm owners or operators producing shell eggs or liquid eggs for human consumption to confine egg-laying hens in a cage-free housing system. This system must allow hens to roam freely, provide necessary floor space, and include enrichments like scratch areas and perches. Violations of this provision are subject to civil penalties, with funds collected going to the animal population control fund.