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NJ A2709
NJ A2709Authorizes voluntary donation of expired food or food waste to farmers; authorizes donations if farmer waives liability.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 a liability waiver. The bill directs the Farm Liaison to collaborate with farmers and retail sellers/distributors to develop contacts and networks for these donations, and to coordinate communications about available expired food or food waste. The bill defines "expired food or food waste" as any produce, meat, fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy, or other food that has passed its best-by or sell-by date, spoiled, or is leftover from food preparation, and that the retailer would otherwise be required to dispose of. The bill also defines "retail seller or distributor" as any 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, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2709 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2709_I1.HTM |
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