Oklahoma § 76-33.1 - Food donations by restaurants
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 76-33.1 — Food donations by restaurants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-33.1. Food donations by restaurants
A. As used in this section:
1. "Food" means unserved perishable, salvageable food that has
been properly preserved for human consumption; and
2. "Restaurant" means any eating establishment regardless of
seating capacity including public school district cafeterias.
B. Any restaurant that, in good faith and without compensation,
donates food which is prepared and subsequently donated by the
restaurant shall not be liable for damages caused by the condition
of the food, unless the damages by the restaurant result from an
intentional act, omission, gross negligence or the restaurant knew
or should have known of the condition of the food that resulted in
the damages.
C. This section shall apply to all civil actions filed on or
after November 1, 2023.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 76. Torts
Added by Laws 2023, c. 17, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 76-33.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 76-33.1 cover?
Section 76-33.1 ("Food donations by restaurants") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 76-33.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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