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NJ S2909
NJ S2909Authorizes voluntary donation of expired food or food waste to farmers; authorizes donations if farmer waives liability.
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
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 allows grocery stores, restaurants, and other food sellers or distributors to donate expired food or food waste to farmers for use as animal feed, as long as the farmer agrees to a liability waiver. This waiver means the farmer acknowledges the potential risks of feeding expired food to animals, releases the seller from any responsibility, and gives up their right to sue if any problems arise from accepting the donation. The bill also tasks the Farm Liaison, an established position within the Department of Agriculture, with helping to create connections between farmers and food sellers to facilitate these donations and to coordinate information about available food for donation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 03/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2909 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2909_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2909_I1.HTM |
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