Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary confirms the intent to limit penalties and damages, but the exact conditions or exceptions are not detailed in the provided metadata.
Donation Without Hesitation Act
This bill amends Georgia law to limit criminal penalties and civil damages for people who donate food, gather leftover crops, or accept food donations.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 1 of Title 51 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding general provisions on torts.
- Limits criminal penalties for donors and gleaners who provide food.
- Limits civil damages against donors, gleaners, and organizations that accept donated food.
Who It Names or Affects
- People or groups that donate food
- Gleaners who gather leftover crops to give away
- Organizations that accept donated food
Limits and Unknowns
- The official source does not provide the specific effective date.
- The text mentions providing for definitions but does not list what those terms mean.