(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.
History
Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 202, 58 DCR 746