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HB2258: Charitable organizations; exceptions for those that engage in food distribution to needy.
Chief Patron
Del.
Tom Rust (R-86)
Tom Rust
(R-86)
Herndon, VA
Served: 2002–
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Donations of food to charitable causes; exception to food services regulations. Exempts charitable organizations that engage in food distribution to the needy from both state and local food handling and preparation regulations with respect to requirements for commercial-grade kitchens and equipment. Includes nonprofit homeless shelters, homeless and hunger prevention programs, 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.
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Poll Results
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