District Of Columbia § 2-1212.33 - Healthy food distribution.

Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 2-1212.33 — Healthy food distribution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2-1212.33. Healthy food distribution.

2-1212.33
(a)

The Department of Small and Local Business Development shall convene a working group to develop a plan for establishing a commercial distribution system for fresh produce and healthy foods to corner stores. Corner stores shall be encouraged to work cooperatively to maximize their buying power.

(b)

The working group shall include representatives from:

(1)

District agencies;

(2)

The grocery ambassador, designated under ;

(3)

Nonprofit organizations;

(4)

Urban farmers and community gardeners;

(5)

Corner stores and their trade associations; and

(6)

Produce wholesalers.

(c)

The working group shall issue a report, including recommendations, to the Mayor and the Council.

(d)

The Department of Small and Local Business Development may issue grants, on a competitive basis, for the establishment of a commercial distribution system for fresh produce and healthy foods

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Section 2-1212.33 ("Healthy food distribution.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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