Utah Code § 78B-4-502

Donation of food -- Liability limits
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(1) A person or entity who donates apparently wholesome food to a nonprofit organization for
distribution to the needy is not subject to civil or criminal liability regarding the condition of the
food unless an injury or death results from an act or omission of the donor that constitutes
gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
(2) A nonprofit organization that distributes either directly or indirectly apparently wholesome
food to persons in need at no charge and substantially complies with applicable local, county,
state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the storage and handling of food for public
distribution is not subject to civil or criminal liability regarding the condition of the food unless
an injury or death results from an act or omission of the organization that constitutes gross
negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

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