| SB 0175 | Creates a food recovery program to provide food to needy persons |
| Sponsor: | Loudon | |||
| LR Number: | 0392L.03T | Fiscal Note: | 0392-03 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health | |||
| Last Action: | 07/01/03 - Signed by Governor | Journal page: | ||
| Title: | HCS SB 175 | |||
| Effective Date: | August 28, 2003 | |||
HCS/SB 175 - This act creates a food recovery program for restaurants and charitable or nonprofit organizations to provide food to needy persons.
A new Section 192.081 is created with definitions for "donor", "food", "perishable food", and "prepared food". The intent is to make surplus food available to charitable and nonprofit organizations or volunteers for distribution to the homeless or those in need of food. Any donor and charitable or nonprofit organization acting in good faith will not be subject to criminal penalty or civil damages arising from the condition of the food.
Reasonable efforts should be made between donors and charitable or nonprofit organizations to contact each other for the collection of food. The Department of Health and Senior Services must develop and annually update a public information brochure regarding food recovery.
The act repeals Sections 196.365 to 196.445, RSMo, which
pertain to the manufacturing of soft drinks and beverages.
LORIE TOWE