Rhode Island § 21-34.1-4 § 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 21-34.1-4 — § 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates.

Rhode Island § 21-34.1-4

Title 21Food And Drugs

Ch. 21-34.1Rhode Island Food Donation Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-34.1-4 (2026).

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§ 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates.
A person, gleaner, or food facility who or that donates food as permitted by law shall
            not be subject to civil or criminal liability or penalty for violation of any laws,
            regulations, or ordinances regulating the labeling or packaging of the donated product
            or, with respect to any other laws, regulations, or ordinances, for a violation occurring
            after the time of the donation. The donation of nonperishable food that is fit for
            human consumption but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by
            the manufacturer is protected under the Rhode Island food donation act. The donation
            of perishable f

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§ 21-34.1-4. Expiration dates.

A person, gleaner, or food facility who or that donates food as permitted by law shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability or penalty for violation of any laws, regulations, or ordinances regulating the labeling or packaging of the donated product or, with respect to any other laws, regulations, or ordinances, for a violation occurring after the time of the donation. The donation of nonperishable food that is fit for human consumption but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by the manufacturer is protected under the Rhode Island food donation act. The donation of perishable food that is fit for human consumption but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by the manufacturer is protected under the Rhode Island food donation act if the person that distributes the food to the end recipient makes a good-faith evaluation that the food to be donated is wholesome.