Local law · Int 0299-2024
Reducing civil penalties where food service establishments donate left over food
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing civil penalties where food service establishments donate left over food
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New York City Council
Summary
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.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Small Business
Cosponsors
Shaun Abreu, Lincoln Restler and 9 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic9
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- Shaun Abreu
- Lincoln Restler
- Sandra Ung
- James F. Gennaro
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Farah N. Louis
- Shekar Krishnan
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
- Oswald J. Feliz
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Small Business
NYC Council