NYC Council Introduction 299

intro.nyc/0299-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Reducing civil penalties where food service establishments donate left over food.
Status: Committee Committee on Small Business
Sponsored by Julie Menin
Introduced: February 28, 2024

The proposed bill would require the Department of Sanitation and the Department of Consumer Affairs to establish a food donation program where food service establishments could have the civil penalties for eligible violations waived if they agree to donate their excess food.