(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.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 202, 58 DCR 746.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 2 - Government Administration
Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development
Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development
Part B - Grocery Store Development Program
§ 2–1212.21. Establishment of a grocery store development program
§ 2–1212.21a. Limited tax incentive for existing establishment