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Home » US Law » 2020 Mississippi Code » Title 95 - Torts » Chapter 7 - Liability Exemption for Donors of Food

§ 95-7-1. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Apparently wholesome food” shall mean food that is prepared or perishable or raw agricultural products which appear to be fit for human consumption at the time it is donated. Such food does not include canned goods that are leaking, swollen, dented […]

§ 95-7-11. Sale of donated food prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any person or charitable or nonprofit organization receiving food pursuant to this chapter to sell or offer to sell such donated food. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor.

§ 95-7-13. Regulations

The Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

§ 95-7-7. Application of chapter

This chapter shall apply to all good faith donations of perishable food or raw agricultural products which are not readily marketable because of appearance, freshness, grade, surplus supply or other conditions.

§ 95-7-9. Labeling of food

Any charitable or nonprofit organization distributing food pursuant to this chapter shall affix a label upon such food or upon the individual container or package of such food, or in the dining hall where such prepared foods are served, stating that the food is not for resale and stating that pursuant to state law this […]