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SECTION 21-34-2

§ 21-34-2 Immunity from liability fordistributors. – A bona fide nonprofit or charitable organization which in good faith receives,prepares and distributes to the needy, without charge, food which appears to befit for human consumption at the time it is distributed, including foodprepared on the premises of the organization, shall not be liable for civildamages or criminal penalties for any injury or illness resulting from thenature, age, condition, or packaging of the food unless the injury or illnessis a direct result of the intentional misconduct or recklessness of theorganization.

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SECTION 21-34-2

§ 21-34-2 Immunity from liability fordistributors. – A bona fide nonprofit or charitable organization which in good faith receives,prepares and distributes to the needy, without charge, food which appears to befit for human consumption at the time it is distributed, including foodprepared on the premises of the organization, shall not be liable for civildamages or criminal penalties for any injury or illness resulting from thenature, age, condition, or packaging of the food unless the injury or illnessis a direct result of the intentional misconduct or recklessness of theorganization.

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SECTION 21-34-2

§ 21-34-2 Immunity from liability fordistributors. – A bona fide nonprofit or charitable organization which in good faith receives,prepares and distributes to the needy, without charge, food which appears to befit for human consumption at the time it is distributed, including foodprepared on the premises of the organization, shall not be liable for civildamages or criminal penalties for any injury or illness resulting from thenature, age, condition, or packaging of the food unless the injury or illnessis a direct result of the intentional misconduct or recklessness of theorganization.