Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-57-103. Donors of canned food, live food, or perishable food not liable--Exception--Definitions

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Canned food” means any food commercially processed and prepared for human consumption;

(2) “Live food” means live or recently deceased animals, such as wild game or farm stock, that may be legally processed for use as food for human consumption; and

(3)(A) “Perishable food” means any food which may spoil or otherwise become unfit for human consumption because of its nature, type, or physical condition.

(B) “Perishable food” includes without limitation fresh and processed meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, bakery products, eggs in the shell, fresh fruits and vegetables, and foods which have been packaged, refrigerated, or frozen.

(b) The provisions of this section shall govern all good faith donations of perishable food which is not readily marketable due to appearance, freshness, grade, surplus, or other conditions, but nothing in this section shall restrict the authority of any appropriate agency to regulate or ban the use of the food for human consumption.

(c) All other provisions of law notwithstanding, a good faith donor of canned food, live food, or perishable food which is apparently fit for human consumption at the time it is donated to a bona fide charitable or not-for-profit organization for free distribution or distribution at a nominal cost is not subject to criminal or civil liability arising from an injury or death due to the condition of the food unless the injury or death is a direct result of the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the donor.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-57-103. Donors of canned food, live food, or perishable food not liable--Exception--Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-57-103/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard