Section 21-34.1-1. – Short title.
§ 21-34.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Food Donation Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.
Section 21-34.1-2. – Definitions.
§ 21-34.1-2. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Director” means the director of the department of health. (2) “Enforcement officers” means authorized agents of the director responsible for inspecting food, food establishments, dairies, or foodborne disease outbreaks. (3) “Food bank” means a surplus food collection and distribution system operated and established to assist […]
Section 21-34.1-3. – Immunity from liability for food donors.
§ 21-34.1-3. Immunity from liability for food donors. (a) A person, gleaner, or food facility may donate food to a food bank or to any other nonprofit charitable organization for distribution to persons free of charge. Food facilities may donate food directly to end recipients for consumption. (b) Except for injury resulting from gross negligence […]
Section 21-34.1-4. – Expiration dates.
§ 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates. A person, gleaner, or food facility who or that donates food as permitted by law shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability or penalty for violation of any laws, regulations, or ordinances regulating the labeling or packaging of the donated product or, with respect to any other laws, regulations, […]
Section 21-34.1-5. – Public education.
§ 21-34.1-5. Public education. In implementing this chapter, enforcement officers shall promote the recovery of food fit for human consumption during their normal, routine inspections. Promotion shall include, but not be limited to, newsletters, bulletins, and handouts that inform retail food facility operators about the protections from civil and criminal liability when donating food. History […]
Section 21-34.1-6. – Implementing rules and regulations.
§ 21-34.1-6. Implementing rules and regulations. The director shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 97, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 123, § 2.