This chapter prescribes the policies, procedures, and authorizations for designating areas as food deserts and providing financial assistance to eligible small businesses and other food-related enterprises that provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to residents in food deserts.

Authority: Housing and Community Development Article, §6-308(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 11, 2015 (42:9 Md. R. 646)