Agricultural Produce (Eggs) Act, 1939

Restrictions on the disposal of eggs by registered dealers.

46.—(1) It shall not be lawful for a registered dealer to dispose of eggs otherwise than—

(a) by sale to a registered wholesaler within the prescribed time from the date on which the eggs were acquired by such registered dealer, or

(b) by sale, either by wholesale or by retail, under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Minister under this section.

(2) Every person who disposes or attempts to dispose of eggs in contravention of this section shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof, in the case of a first such offence, to a fine not exceeding ten pounds or, in the case of a second or any subsequent such offence, to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds, or, at the discretion of the Court, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment.

(3) The Minister may grant to a registered dealer a licence to dispose of eggs by sale, either by wholesale or by retail, subject to such conditions as the Minister thinks fit, and may at any time revoke such licence.