California § 58503.1. 58503.1. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 500, Sec. 46.)

California Statutes

§ 58503.1. — 58503.1. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 500, Sec. 46.)

California § 58503.1.

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Code FACFood and Agricultural Code - FAC

Div. 21.DIVISION 21. MARKETING

Part 1.PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Donation of Food

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Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC Code § 58503.1. (2026).

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In order to qualify as a food bank, an organization shall meet all of the following minimum standards:

(a)It shall have access to storage facilities and refrigeration equipment for the purpose of collecting, receiving, handling, storing, and distributing donated agricultural products.

(b)It shall be incorporated as a nonprofit tax exempt organization and be eligible as a charitable organization under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 501 of Title 26 of the United States Code or shall be affiliated with such an organization.

(c)It shall maintain records for the proper control of inventory.

(d)It shall demonstrate the availability of adequate liability insurance to cover the activities conducted pursuant to this chapter.

(e)It shall show local support through funding sources, l

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In order to qualify as a food bank, an organization shall meet all of the following minimum standards:
(a)
It shall have access to storage facilities and refrigeration equipment for the purpose of collecting, receiving, handling, storing, and distributing donated agricultural products.
(b)
It shall be incorporated as a nonprofit tax exempt organization and be eligible as a charitable organization under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 501 of Title 26 of the United States Code or shall be affiliated with such an organization.
(c)
It shall maintain records for the proper control of inventory.
(d)
It shall demonstrate the availability of adequate liability insurance to cover the activities conducted pursuant to this chapter.
(e)
It shall show local support through funding sources, letters of endorsement, and a board of directors reflective of the community and population to be served.