If all of these qualifications are met, the event constitutes a “potluck event” under Massachusetts law and food brought to the event for consumption is exempt from regulation by DPH or by an LBOH. Additionally, food from a potluck event shall not be brought into the kitchen of a business establishment dealing in the sale of food.

the participants at the event must be informed that neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local public health agency.Ī business establishment dealing in the sale of food may not sponsor a potluck event.

the event may not be conducted for commercial purposes, but money may be collected to support the religious, charitable or nonprofit organization and.

the event is sponsored by a group of individuals or by a religious, charitable or nonprofit organization.

no compensation may be provided for bringing food to the event.

People must be gathered to share food at the event.Under Chapter 230 of the Acts of 2014, all the following conditions must be met for the event to be considered a “potluck event”: To implement the law, DPH is providing guidance to LBOHs. Under certain conditions, the law exempts food brought to a potluck event from regulation by the Department of Public Health (DPH) or by any local board of health (LBOH). On August 5, 2014, An Act Relative to Potluck Events was signed into law.

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