§ 39-4-23 — Distribution of food without charge by charitable or nonprofit organization--Immunity.

A bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization which in good faith receives food, apparently fit for human consumption, and distributes it at no charge, is not subject to criminal penalty or civil damages resulting from the condition of the food unless an injury results from the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of the organization.

Legislative History

SL 1981, ch 288, § 2.