Florida § 414.31 - State agency for administering federal food assistance program.
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§ 414.31. State agency for administering federal food assistance program.
(1) The department shall place into operation in each of the several counties of the state a food assistance program as authorized by the Congress of the United States. The department is designated as the state agency responsible for the administration and operation of such programs. (2) The department shall provide for such instruction and counseling as will best assure that the recipients are able to provide a nutritionally adequate diet through the increased purchasing power received. This program shall be administered and operated in such a way that the distribution of food assistance shall be in locations reasonably accessible to those areas in which persons eligible for the benefit of this program are likely to be concentrated.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 414.31
What does Florida Statutes § 414.31 cover?
Section 414.31 ("State agency for administering federal food assistance program.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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