Washington SB6147 mandates six months' notice for grocery establishment closures in food deserts and low-income areas.

Washington SB6147 establishes additional notice requirements for grocery establishment closures, particularly in food deserts and low-income areas. Grocery establishments must provide six months' notice to local authorities and the public before closing. Exceptions include natural emergencies or disasters. The bill also prohibits agreements that restrict grocery establishment use to limit competition. It allows for extensions of notice periods under certain conditions and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including civil actions and penalties for violations.

Washington SB6147 mandates six months' notice for grocery establishment closures in food deserts and low-income areas.

Washington SB6147 establishes additional notice requirements for grocery establishment closures, particularly in food deserts and low-income areas. Grocery establishments must provide six months' notice to local authorities and the public before closing. Exceptions include natural emergencies or disasters. The bill also prohibits agreements that restrict grocery establishment use to limit competition. It allows for extensions of notice periods under certain conditions and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including civil actions and penalties for violations.