New York state excess food act mandates donation of consumable food products and composting of organic waste.
The New York state excess food act requires covered retail establishments to donate consumable farm and food products to charitable or nonprofit organizations. It prohibits intentional spoilage of food products and mandates composting of appropriate organic waste. The act establishes the New York state excess food fund, financed by fines from violations, to cover administrative and enforcement costs.
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