Int 0930-2026

Int. No. 930 By Council Member Epstein ..Title A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting city agencies from procuring eggs laid by hens for human consumption that are not organic or free-range ..Body Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 3 of title 6 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new subchapter 9 to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER 9 CONSUMER GOODS � 6-319 Ban on non-organic, non-free range eggs. a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Free-range. The term "free-range" means produced by hens that are provided with the living conditions established under section 205.241 of title 7 of the code of federal regulations, regarding avian living conditions, or a successor provision. Organically produced. The term "organically produced" has the same meaning as set forth in subsection (15) of section 6502 of title 7 of the United States code. b. Prohibition. No agency shall enter into or renew any contract for the purchase of eggs for human consumption laid by hens other than eggs that are organically produced and free-range. c. Limitations. 1. The provisions of subdivision b of this section do not apply to contracts for the purchase of prepared food containing eggs. 2. The provisions of subdivision b of this section also do not apply to contracts for the purchase of eggs for human consumption laid by hens under the following circumstances: (a) When necessary to protect health, safety, and welfare; (b) To prepare for or respond to an emergency; or (c) When compliance with this section would conflict with contract requirements or labor agreements in existence as of the effective date of the local law that added this section or agreements solicited before the effective date of the local law that added this section. � 2. This local law takes effect 45 days after it becomes law. FO LS #21067/21788 6/5/2026 3:14 PM 1 1