This bill amends existing law to require certain supermarkets, grocery stores, and food suppliers in New Jersey to donate food that is still fit for human consumption but would otherwise be discarded. The legislation mandates that these entities make a reasonable effort to donate such food to food banks, nonprofit organizations, or individuals. The bill also introduces specific definitions, including "food supplier," which refers to entities that distribute or sell food to supermarkets or grocery stores, and clarifies what constitutes a "supermarket or grocery store" based on size and product occupancy.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "donor" to include food suppliers and specifies that supermarkets and grocery stores must operate in a closed structure of over 16,000 square feet, with at least 90 percent of the space dedicated to food and related products. The act is set to take effect 180 days after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24:4A-2