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R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-34.1-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as “The Rhode Island Food Donation Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-34.1-2. Definitions
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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…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-34.1-3. Immunity from liability for food donors
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(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 gr…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates
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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 an…