2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 21 - Food And Drugs
CHAPTER 21-34 - Food Donations
§ 21-34-2 - Immunity from liability for distributors.
SECTION 21-34-2
§ 21-34-2 Immunity from liability for distributors. – A bona fide nonprofit or charitable organization which in good faith receives, prepares and distributes to the needy, without charge, food which appears to be fit for human consumption at the time it is distributed, including food prepared on the premises of the organization, shall not be liable for civil damages or criminal penalties for any injury or illness resulting from the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the food unless the injury or illness is a direct result of the intentional misconduct or recklessness of the organization.
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