Mississippi § 95-7-5 - Charitable or nonprofit organizations not liable as result of distribution of donated food.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 95-7-5 — Charitable or nonprofit organizations not liable as result of distribution of donated food., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95-7-5. Charitable or nonprofit organizations not liable as result of distribution of donated food.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a charitable or nonprofit organization which in good faith receives and distributes, without charge, food which the organization reasonably determines to be apparently wholesome shall not be liable for damages in any civil action based on the doctrine of strict liability in tort for any injury or death because of the condition of such food.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 95-7-5 cover?
Section 95-7-5 ("Charitable or nonprofit organizations not liable as result of distribution of donated food.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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