Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 69 Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, And Poisons - Chapter 69.80 Food Donation And Distribution -- Liability

• 69.80.010 Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to promote the free distribution of food to needy persons, prevent waste of food products, and provide liability protection ...
• 69.80.020 Definitions
  Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Distributing organization" means a charitable nonprofit organization under section ...
• 69.80.031 Good samaritan food donation act -- Definitions -- Collecting, distributing, gleaning -- Liability
  (1) This section may be cited as the "good samaritan food donation act." (2) As used in this section: (a) "Apparently fit grocery product" means ...
• 69.80.040 Information and referral service for food donation program
  The department of agriculture shall maintain an information and referral service for persons and organizations that have notified the department of their desire to participate ...
• 69.80.050 Inspection of donated food by state and local agencies -- Variance
  (1) Appropriate state and local agencies are authorized to inspect donated food items for wholesomeness and may establish procedures for the handling of food items. ...
• 69.80.060 Safe receipt, preparation, and handling of donated food -- Rules -- Educational materials
  (1) No later than December 31, 2004, the state board of health shall promulgate rules for the safe receipt, preparation, and handling by distributing organizations ...
• 69.80.900 Construction
  Nothing in this chapter may be construed to create any liability of, or penalty against a donor or distributing organization except as provided in RCW ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009