RCW 69.80.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the free distribution of food to needy persons, prevent waste of food products, and provide liability protection for persons and organizations donating or distributing such food products. [ 1983 c 241 § 1.]
RCW 69.80.020 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Distributing organization” means a charitable nonprofit organization under section 501(c) of the federal internal revenue code which distributes food free of charge and includes any nonprofit organization that distributes food free of charge to other nonprofit […]
RCW 69.80.031 Good samaritan food donation act—Definitions—Collecting, distributing, gleaning—Liability. (1) This section may be cited as the “good samaritan food donation act.” (2) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) “Apparently fit grocery product” means a grocery product that meets safety and safety-related labeling standards imposed […]
RCW 69.80.040 Information and referral service for food donation program. The department of agriculture shall maintain an information and referral service for persons and organizations that have notified the department of their desire to participate in the food donation program under this chapter. The department must coordinate with the department of ecology to ensure that […]
RCW 69.80.050 Inspection of donated food by state and local agencies—Variance. (1) Appropriate state and local agencies are authorized to inspect donated food items for wholesomeness and may establish procedures for the handling of food items. (2) To facilitate the free distribution of food to needy persons, the local health officer, upon request from either […]
RCW 69.80.060 Safe receipt, preparation, and handling of donated food—Rules—Educational materials. (1) No later than December 31, 2004, the state board of health shall promulgate rules for the safe receipt, preparation, and handling by distributing organizations of food accepted from donors in order to facilitate the donation of food, free of charge, and to protect […]
RCW 69.80.900 Construction. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to create any liability of, or penalty against a donor or distributing organization except as provided in RCW 69.80.031. [ 1994 c 299 § 38; 1983 c 241 § 5.] NOTES: Intent—Finding—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 299: See notes following RCW 74.12.400.
