Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-037-2014    Draft No.
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 9/9/2014
Introduced Date 7/23/2014 Public Hearing Date
Effective date: 1/1/2015    
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING SNAP TO HEALTH PROGRAM for the purpose of encouraging and supporting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) acceptance and processing technology at farmer's markets.
Proposers/Sponsors: Mary A. Lehman, Derrick Leon Davis, Mel Franklin, Eric C. Olson, Obie Patterson, Karen R. Toles
Code sections: 12-116 - , 12-117 - , 12-118 - , 12-119 - , 12-120 -
Attachments: 1. B2014037.pdf, 2. CB-037-2014 AIS, 3. CB-037-2014 Report
Contact: Leroy D. Maddox, Jr., Legislative Officer
Title
AN ACT CONCERNING SNAP TO HEALTH PROGRAM for the purpose of encouraging and supporting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) acceptance and processing technology at farmer's markets.
 
Background
Greater access to fresh foods is important for Prince George's County residents.  Most farmer's markets in Prince George's County do not have SNAP acceptance technology.  Such technology would enhance access to fresh foods by Prince George's County residents particularly in areas deemed as "food deserts" by the United States Department of Agriculture.