MA H2455

Department of Public Health must issue guidance to businesses on food donation best practices, liability protections under state and federal law, incentives for donating surplus food, and safe food handling regulations within 6 months of passage

Guidelines must be posted on the Department of Public Health website and distributed to Massachusetts establishments in an easily accessible manner

Department of Public Health must conduct educational webinars for health agents and local boards of health on food donation policies and programs, with a minimum of 4 webinars per calendar year

Statewide educational campaign targeting businesses and consumers about reducing food waste must be developed and implemented within 12 months of passage