There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the handling fee paid by a religious organization recognized as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to an approved relief agency recognized as an exempt organization pursuant to § 10-45-10 for the distribution of food which is used for the assistance or relief to the poor, distressed, or underprivileged through a food giveaway program.

Source: SL 2012, ch 68, § 1.