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MI HB4017
Bill
Status
6/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeffry Farrington
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AI Summary
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Provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for retail food establishments, farmers, wholesalers, processors, distributors, and other persons who donate food to nonprofit organizations for distribution.
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Exempts nonprofits that collect and distribute donated food free or for a nominal fee from liability related to the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the food.
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Liability exemption does not apply if the donor or nonprofit knew or reasonably should have known the food was adulterated or unfit for human consumption.
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Requires nonprofit organizations serving donated food to employ or designate a food safety manager certified under a personnel certification program.
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Effective immediately upon Governor's approval on June 3, 2015.
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.
Crimes: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 41'15 With Immediate Effect
6/4/2015