§ 53-13-105. Compliance With Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
The qualification of civil liability provided under this chapter shall apply only to food that meets the standards of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, compiled in chapter 1 of this title, or the regulations under that chapter, and shall not apply to food that was unfit for human consumption at the time of […]
§ 53-13-104. Regulation or Prohibition of Certain Foods
Nothing in this chapter shall restrict the authority of any appropriate agency to regulate or ban the use of any apparently wholesome food for human consumption.
§ 53-13-101. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Apparently wholesome deer meat” means deer meat that complies with applicable standards, requirements, and procedures established by the department of agriculture; “Apparently wholesome food” means food that meets all standards of quality established by local, county, state and federal agricultural and health laws and regulations, […]
§ 53-13-102. Immunity of Good-Faith Donor or Gleaner From Liability
The good-faith donor of any apparently wholesome food fit for human consumption shall not be subject to criminal penalty for violation of unfair trade practice laws or civil damages arising from the condition of the food, unless an injury is caused by the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of the donor. This subdivision (a)(1) […]
§ 53-13-103. Immunity of Distributing Organization From Liability
A bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization that in good faith receives apparently wholesome food, fit for human consumption, and distributes it, shall not be subject to criminal penalty for violation of unfair trade practice laws or civil damages resulting from the condition of the food, unless an injury results from the gross negligence, recklessness […]