California § 58502 - A person or gleaner engaged in the business of processing, distributing, or selli
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 58502 — A person or gleaner engaged in the business of processing, distributing, or selli, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58502. A person or gleaner engaged in the business of processing, distributing, or selli
(a) A person or gleaner engaged in the business of processing, distributing, or selling an agricultural product may donate, free of charge, a product that is in a condition that it may be used as food for human consumption to a nonprofit charitable organization within the state. Food facilities may donate food directly to end recipients for consumption. The donation of nonperishable food that is fit for human consumption, but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by the manufacturer is protected under the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. The donation of perishable food that is fit for human consumption, but that has exceeded the labeled shelf life date recommended by the manufacturer is protected under the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act if the person that distributes the food to the end recipient makes a good faith evaluation that the food to be donated is wholesome. (b) To assist in accomplishing the purposes of this section, the director may divert agricultural products to organizations operating pursuant to this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 58502
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 58502 cover?
Section 58502 ("A person or gleaner engaged in the business of processing, distributing, or selli") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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