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AR SB663

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Maloch

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-57-103 to add "live food" (live or recently deceased animals such as wild game or farm stock legally processed for human consumption) to the definition of foods covered under donor liability protections.

  • Extends liability immunity to donors of canned food, live food, or perishable food that is apparently fit for human consumption when donated to charitable or not-for-profit organizations for free or nominal-cost distribution.

  • Restricts liability protection to good faith donors, with exceptions for injuries or deaths resulting from gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct by the donor.

  • Clarifies that perishable food includes fresh and processed meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, bakery products, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and packaged or frozen foods, regardless of appearance, freshness, grade, or surplus status.

  • Preserves authority of appropriate agencies to regulate or ban food use for human consumption despite the liability protections granted to donors.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Donors Of Food; And To Exclude Liability For Donors Of Live Food.

Last Action

Notification that SB663 is now Act 946

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/4/2019
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/1/2019

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