Amends the Grocery Initiative Act to redefine "grocery store" to include mobile grocers.
The Grocery Initiative Act is amended to redefine "grocery store" to include mobile grocers that meet specific criteria. These mobile grocers must sell a variety of grocery products, including fresh produce and meats, and accept certain benefits. The bill also updates the definition of "food desert" to include census tracts with limited access to grocery stores and low median family income. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has the authority to designate areas as food deserts based on established criteria.
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