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HI SB244
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands liability protections for good-faith food donors to include donations of food that has exceeded labeled shelf life dates and farm produce, provided the donor reasonably believes the food is fit for human consumption.
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Protects donors from civil and criminal liability for injuries or illnesses resulting from donated food, except in cases of gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
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Defines "donor" broadly to include individuals, food vendors, manufacturers, distributors, grocery stores, charitable organizations, and government agencies that donate prepared and packaged food meeting food safety guidelines.
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Defines "farm produce" to include agricultural, horticultural, and vegetable produce but excludes poultry, livestock, aquaculture products, and timber.
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes section 663-10.6 to extend charitable donation liability exemptions to donors of goods and services, not limited to food donations.
Legislative Description
Relating To Food Donation.
Food Donation
Last Action
Act 159, on 07/01/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).
7/2/2021