Massachusetts H4373 encourages food donations by exempting donors from liability and allowing tax credits.

Massachusetts H4373 aims to encourage food donations by exempting food businesses from liability for injuries caused by donated food and allowing a tax credit for donations. Food businesses donating food, excluding alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, and dietary supplements, are exempt from civil liability if the food is donated to a nonprofit corporation or distribution organization. These entities must distribute or serve the food without charge or at a charge covering only the cost of handling.

Massachusetts H4373 encourages food donations by exempting donors from liability and allowing tax credits.

Massachusetts H4373 aims to encourage food donations by exempting food businesses from liability for injuries caused by donated food and allowing a tax credit for donations. Food businesses donating food, excluding alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, and dietary supplements, are exempt from civil liability if the food is donated to a nonprofit corporation or distribution organization. These entities must distribute or serve the food without charge or at a charge covering only the cost of handling.