§ 5-634. Donated food

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-634 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “person” has the meaning stated in § 21-322 of the Health - General Article.

(b)    The limitation on liability provided for in subsection (c) of this section does not apply to any person who:

(1)    Donates food to a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association that sells or offers for sale any donated food;

(2)    Prepares donated food for use or distribution by a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association that sells or offers for sale any donated food; or

(3)    Serves donated food distributed by a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association that sells or offers for sale any donated food.

(c)    Unless the act or omission amounts to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, a person is not civilly liable for any act or omission that affects the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the donated food if the person in good faith:

(1)    Donates food for use or distribution by a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association;

(2)    Prepares donated food for use or distribution by a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association;

(3)    Serves donated food distributed by a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association; or

(4)    Dispenses donated food distributed by a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association.