§ 58501

Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1453, Sec. 3. Effective September 26, 1984.

For purposes of this chapter:

(a)“Agricultural product” means any fowl, animal, vegetable, or other stuff, product, or article which is customary food, or which is proper for food for human beings.
(b)“Food bank” means a surplus food collection and distribution system operated and established to assist in bringing donated agricultural products to nonprofit charitable organizations and individuals for the purpose of reducing hunger and nutritional needs.
(c)“Nonprofit charitable organization” means any organization which was organized and is operating for charitable purposes and meets the requirements set forth in Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

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