Bill > HB1413

This bill establishes a new safe food donation program in North Dakota to facilitate food donations from licensed entities to charitable organizations while ensuring food safety. The program requires food-donating entities to be licensed under existing health regulations, and charitable organizations receiving food must comply with local public health unit food handling standards. Local public health units will be responsible for inspecting participating licensed entities, verifying food handler certifications, and establishing safety guidelines for the program. The bill provides legal protection for food donors who follow established safety guidelines, similar to existing state liability protections. The North Dakota department responsible for the program will develop inspection procedures, create educational resources about safe food donation practices, and may establish grants or partnerships to support and encourage participation in the program. The goal is to make it easier and safer for businesses to donate surplus food to charitable organizations, reducing food waste while helping to address food insecurity.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1413.html