Exemption of handling fees paid by religious organizations to relief agencies for food distribution through giveaway programs

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the handling fee paid by a religious organization recognized as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to an approved relief agency recognized as an exempt organization pursuant to § 10-45-10 for the distribution of food which is used for the assistance or relief to the poor, distressed, or underprivileged through a food giveaway program. Source: SL 2012, ch 68 , § 1.