Rhode Island § 16-111-6 - School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 16-111-6 — School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-111-6. School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-111-6
§ 16-111-6. Expiration dates.
An educational entity, person, or vendor who or that donates food as permitted by law shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability or penalty for any violation of any laws, regulations, or ordinances regulating the labeling or packaging of the donated product or, with respect to any other laws, regulations, or ordinances, for a violation occurring after the time of donation. 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, pursuant to this section, if the entity, person, or vendor who or that distributes the food to the end recipient makes a good faith evaluation that the food to be donated is wholesome.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 344, § 1, effective September 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 345, § 1, effective
September 1, 2021.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 16-111-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 16-111-6 cover?
Section 16-111-6 ("School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 16-111-6?
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