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CA AB1603
Bill
Status
5/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Alvarez
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 49012 of the Food and Agricultural Code to add consumer cooperatives as qualified entities eligible for Nutrition Incentive Matching Grant Program funding.
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Defines a qualifying consumer cooperative as one that sells California-grown fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables and is authorized to accept nutrition benefits from programs including CalFresh, WIC, CalWORKs, and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
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Changes the definition of "qualified entity" from "either" to "any" to include consumer cooperatives alongside existing qualified entities such as certified farmers' markets and small businesses.
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Specifies that no state reimbursement is required under Article XIII B of the California Constitution because any local costs result from changes to crime definitions related to fruit, nut, and vegetable standards enforcement.
Legislative Description
Nutrition Incentive Matching Grant Program: qualified entities: consumer cooperatives.
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission.
9/1/2023