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MI HB5717

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/30/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeffry Farrington

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 2000 PA 92 (Food Law) by adding Section 5104 to provide immunity for food donors and nonprofit organizations that distribute donated food.

  • Provides criminal and civil liability immunity to retail food establishments, farmers, wholesalers, processors, distributors, and other persons who donate food to nonprofit organizations for distribution.

  • Extends immunity to nonprofit organizations that collect and redistribute donated food to other nonprofits either free of charge or for a nominal fee.

  • Liability immunity does not apply if the donor or nonprofit organization knew or reasonably should have known that the donated food was adulterated or unfit for human consumption at the time of donation or distribution.

Legislative Description

Food; other; persons donating food to nonprofit organizations or corporations that distribute donated food; provide immunity for. Amends title of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1101 - 289.8111) & adds sec. 5104.

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Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 07/31/2014

8/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/30/2014

Full Bill Text

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