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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLargeVenue_24.3.4.pdfLarge Venues Achieving and exceeding compliance with CA SB 1383 What is SB 1383? SB 1383 is a California state mandate to reduce organic waste destined for landfills by 75%, and to recover 20% of edible food that would otherwise be sent to landfills by 2025. aboundfoodcare.orgJoin the Food Care movement Tier 2 Edible Food Generator/ Large Venue Definition In accordance with SB 1383, your establishment qualifies as a Tier 2 Edible Food Generator under the large venue definition: Requirements As a large venue that is classified as a Tier 2 Edible Food Generator, you must fulfill all requirements below by January 1, 2024: 1 Secure written agreements or contracts with food recovery organizations or services that receives your food donation. Contract must be maintained at business location for annual compliance inspections. 2 Implement and participate in an edible food donation program. 3 Maintain a monthly record of edible food donations (in pounds) at business location to be shared and available during annual compliance inspections. A permanent venue facility that annually seats or serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals within the grounds of the facility per day of operation. Examples of Definition • A public, nonprofit, or privately owned or operated stadium • Amphitheater • Arena • Hall • Amusement Park • Conference or Civic Center • Zoo • Aquarium • Airport • Racetrack • Horse Track • Performing Arts Center • Fairground • Museum • Theater • Other public attraction facility Large venues include, but are not limited to: Timeline / Key Dates January 1, 2024 Tier 2 generators must be compliant with SB 1383 requirements or be subject to additional action resulting in fines and penalties. Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act & California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act Your establishment is protected by the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act and the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, which provides liability protections for entities that make good faith donations of surplus excess edible food. Visit our website: aboundfoodcare.org to learn more about how you can begin donating your excess edible food. ©2024 Abound Food Care info@aboundfoodcare.org 657.335.4480 V.1.24.1.30wBenefits of Food Donation Public Recognition SB 1383 Compliance Bottom Line Benefits Acknowledged as a valued community partner. Compliance with state mandates. Improved bottom line through tax deductions, operational adjustments, and reduced waste hauling expenses. Tips for Donation Recovering Edible Food Keep Food off the Floor When prioritizing food safety, it is important to keep all food off of the floor. Ensure all food, for donation or not, is on shelves, carts, or prep tables. If the venue has another entity providing the food, the venue should still be identified as a commercial edible food generator. It is the venue’s responsibility to recover the edible food generated on site.