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NJ S2684
NJ S2684Authorizes voluntary donation of expired food or food waste to farmers; authorizes donations if farmer waives liability.
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Introduced
05/19/2022
05/19/2022
In Committee
05/19/2022
05/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes any retail seller or distributor to donate expired food or food waste to a farmer for use as animal feed, provided the farmer signs and submits to the retail seller or distributor a liability waiver. The bill also directs the Farm Liaison, established pursuant to P.L.2019, c.94 (C.4:1-48), to: 1) collaborate with farmers and retail sellers and distributors to develop contacts and networks to request, process, and receive expired food or food waste donations; and 2) coordinate communications about expired food or food waste available for donation and distribution. The bill specifies the liability waiver provide that the person signing the waiver: 1) understands and accepts the potential dangers and negative impacts for people or animals consuming expired food or food waste; 2) releases the retail seller or distributor from any liability with regard to the donated expired food or food waste; and 3) waives any right to legal action as a result of accepting the donated expired food or food waste.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes any retail seller or distributor to donate expired food or food waste to a farmer for use as animal feed, provided the farmer signs and submits a liability waiver. The bill also directs the Farm Liaison to collaborate with farmers and retail sellers/distributors to develop contacts and networks for requesting, processing, and receiving these donations, as well as coordinate communications about available expired food or food waste for donation and distribution. The bill defines "expired food or food waste" as any produce, meat, fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or other food that has passed its best-by or sell-by date, spoiled, or is leftover from restaurant food preparation, and which the seller would otherwise be required to dispose of. A "retail seller or distributor" is a grocery store, restaurant, supermarket, or other business that sells or distributes food for human consumption.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 05/19/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2684 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2684_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2684_I1.PDF |
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