District Of Columbia § 2-1212.22 - Requirements.

Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 2-1212.22 — Requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2-1212.22. Requirements.

2-1212.22
(a)

As a condition of participating in the Program, an individual or legal entity operating a grocery store shall:

(1)

Accept SNAP benefits;

(2)

Apply to accept WIC benefits and accept WIC benefits if eligible;

(3)

Enter into a first source agreement; and

(4)

Sell fresh produce and healthy foods.

(b)

A grocery store shall agree in writing to the conditions set forth in subsection (a) of this section for a period of at least 5 years as a condition of participating in the Program; provided, that this requirement shall not be enforceable if the individual or legal entity ceases grocery store operations.

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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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