FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025
Contact: Bryan Wachter (775) 771-8969 | Bryan@RANNV.org
Nevada Egg Prices Drop More Than 30% After AB171 — Retailers Applaud Swift Action by State Leaders The Retail Association of Nevada is applauding Nevada’s legislative leaders for their swift, bipartisan action in passing emergency legislation, Assembly Bill 171, which helped stabilize Nevada’s egg market and deliver meaningful relief to consumers—lowering prices by more than 30%, according to a new report from the Nevada Department of Agriculture. “Governor Lombardo, Speaker Yeager, Majority Leader Cannizzaro, and Minority Leaders Titus and Hafen didn’t just act—they delivered for Nevadans,” said Bryan Wachter, Senior Vice President of the Retail Association of Nevada. “In a matter of weeks, we went from $10 eggs and empty shelves to stabilized prices and stocked stores. This is what bold, effective leadership looks like when government truly works for the people.” Assembly Bill 171, signed into law on February 13, granted the State Quarantine Officer the authority to temporarily suspend Nevada’s cage-free egg mandate for up to 120 days in response to a USDA-declared animal disease emergency or federally declared disaster. At the height of the disruption, egg prices exceeded $10 per dozen, and grocery stores imposed strict purchase limits. Within two months of enactment, prices dropped more than 30%, offering significant relief to consumers. "AB171 is a strategic tool for Nevada’s agricultural and retail sectors," Wachter added. "It ensures that when crises arise, our state leaders have the flexibility to act quickly and keep essential goods like eggs on store shelves." www.RANNV.org
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