Chapter 423

2008 -- S 2865

Enacted 07/08/08

A N A C T

RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- DONATED FOOD

Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Goodwin, Doyle, and Pichardo

Date Introduced: March 13, 2008

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 21-34-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 21-34 entitled "Food

Donations" is hereby amended to read as follows:

21-34-2. Immunity from liability for distributors. -- A bona fide nonprofit or

charitable organization which in good faith receives, prepares and distributes to the needy,

without charge, donated food which appears to be fit for human consumption at the time it is

distributed, including food prepared on the premises of the organization, shall not be liable for

civil damages or criminal penalties for any injury or illness resulting from the nature, age,

condition, or packaging of the donated food unless the injury or illness is a direct result of the

intentional misconduct or recklessness of the organization.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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