California § 2516 - This part shall not apply to grocery establishments that will be located in geogr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2516 — This part shall not apply to grocery establishments that will be located in geogr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2516. This part shall not apply to grocery establishments that will be located in geogr
This part shall not apply to grocery establishments that will be located in geographic areas designated by the United States Department of Agriculture as a food desert, based on the original food desert measure contained in the Food Access Research Atlas, provided that both of the following apply: (a) More than six years have elapsed since the most recent grocery establishment was located in the area designated as a food desert. (b) The grocery establishment stocks and during normal business hours sells fresh fruit and vegetables in amounts and of a quality that is comparable to what the establishment sells in its three geographically closest stores, which are located outside of the food desert.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2516
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2516 cover?
Section 2516 ("This part shall not apply to grocery establishments that will be located in geogr") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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