SB 1383 Requirements
To reduce food waste and help address food insecurity, Senate Bill 1383 requires Tier 1 and Tier 2 edible food generators to donate edible food (that would otherwise be disposed) to a local food recovery organization or service.
Tier 1 Edible Food Generators include wholesale food vendors, food service providers, food distributors, and grocery stores greater than 10,000 sq. ft., and supermarkets.
Tier 2 Edible Food Generators include hotels with an onsite food facility and 200+ rooms, restaurant facilities greater than 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats, heath facilities with an on-site food facility and 100+ beds, large venues and events, local education agencies with an on-site food facility, and state agency cafeterias greater than 5,000 sq. ft. or 250+ seats.
Tier 1 Edible Food Generator Info Sheet
Tier 2 Edible Food Generator Info Sheet
What is required of edible food generators?
Tier 1 and 2 edible food generators are required to:
- Arrange to donate the maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed
- Create a contract or written agreement with food recovery organization/service for the collection of edible food
- Must not intentionally spoil edible food that is capable of being recovered by a food recovery organization. All non-edible food that cannot be donated must not be put in the trash. All organic waste must be composted or recycled.
- Keep records of all contracts with food recovery organizations, the quantity of food donated (in pounds per month), the frequency of donations, and the type of food being donated
- Submit annual food recovery reports to the Town by March 31st every year*. Reports should include a copy of all contracts or written agreements with recovery organizations, the quantity of food donated (annual pounds recovered for the previous calendar year), and the name, address, and contact information of the food recovery organization/service. Send reports to Recycle@TownofTruckee.gov
Food Safety Resources
- Cold Food Storage Chart
- Food Donation Guidelines
- Safe Surplus Food Donation Toolkit
- FDA Food Code Section 3-501.17
Good Samaritan Act
The Good Samaritan Food Donation Act grants protection against civil and criminal liability to people and entities who donate apparently wholesome food in good faith.