The Poultry and Egg Programs are responsible for voluntary grading service on poultry, eggs and certain dairy products, resident grading at USDA approved poultry and egg plants, fee grading for poultry and eggs performed by federally licensed state graders; state grading and certification of poultry and eggs for state institutions and parish schools, collecting assessments, issuing licenses, handling promotions and providing clerical staff for the Louisiana Egg Commission, collecting inspection fees, auditing egg licenses, inspecting retail outlets and enforcing the Louisiana Egg Marketing Act.