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Local Policy
New York City,
New York
Requiring any city agency that seizes edible food to notify at least one food rescue organization of the opportunity to receive such food
New York, N.Y., Admin. Code § 17-323.1
Last Visited 6/7/25
Policy Summary
This provision requires any city agency that seizes food determined to meet city sanitary requirements by a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene employee, who is present when the food is seized, to notify at least one food rescue organization of the opportunity to retrieve all or part of such food at the organization’s expense before the agency disposes of such food.
State
New York
Jurisdiction Name
New York City
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Legal Strategies
- Requires something and sets standards
Food System Topics
- Gleaning & Food Waste Recovery