AL SB298

Amends Section 20-1-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of "perishable food" to explicitly include foods prepared at restaurants and food service establishments required to obtain permits from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Extends liability immunity to good faith donors and charitable/nonprofit organizations that distribute apparently fit food, protecting them from criminal and civil liability unless injury or death results from gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

Requires donors to advise charitable organizations and nonprofits that donations may contain major food allergens as defined by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004.

Mandates that organizations re-donating food must segregate items with known allergens and post consumer notices listing known food allergens that may be present in prepared food items.

Became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval; passed the Senate unanimously with 28 yeas and 0 nays on March 18, 2014.