Iowa SF590 exempts food distributors from liability when donating food to charities, nonprofits, or government entities.

Iowa SF590 amends Code section 672.1 to exempt food distributors from criminal or civil liability when donating food to charitable or nonprofit organizations or to the department of natural resources or a county conservation board. The exemption applies if the food is donated in good faith, reasonably inspected, and deemed fit for human consumption. The charitable or nonprofit organization must distribute the food free to needy individuals, while the government entities must use it for a free interpretive educational program.

Iowa SF590 exempts food distributors from liability when donating food to charities, nonprofits, or government entities.

Iowa SF590 amends Code section 672.1 to exempt food distributors from criminal or civil liability when donating food to charitable or nonprofit organizations or to the department of natural resources or a county conservation board. The exemption applies if the food is donated in good faith, reasonably inspected, and deemed fit for human consumption. The charitable or nonprofit organization must distribute the food free to needy individuals, while the government entities must use it for a free interpretive educational program.