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MI HB4017

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffry Farrington

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires nonprofit organizations serving donated food to employ or designate a food safety manager certified under a personnel certification program.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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