HB2218: Charitable organizations; those engaged in food distribution to needy are exempt from regulations.

Chief Patron

Del. Kris Amundson (D-44)

Kris Amundson (D-44)
Mount Vernon, VA
Served: 2000–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/15/2007: signed by governor

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Summary

Donations of food to charitable causes; exception to food service regulations.  Provides an exception for charitable organizations that engage in food distribution to the needy from both state and local regulations that require commercial-grade kitchens and equipment. Includes nonprofit homeless shelters and any volunteer who prepares food for such organizations under the definition of "charitable organizations" for purposes of this exception.  This bill will take effect at the time of its passage due to the nature of its subject.