California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §114435: In implementing this article, enforcement officers shall promote the recovery of food fit for human consumption during their normal, routine inspections.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute requires enforcement officers to promote food recovery and inform retail food operators about liability protections when donating safe food during routine inspections.

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In implementing this article, enforcement officers shall promote the recovery of food fit for human consumption during their normal, routine inspections. Promotion shall include, but not be limited to, newsletters, bulletins, and handouts that inform retail food facility operators about the protections from civil and criminal liability when donating food.

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