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1 Duties of the Department of Health and Human Services; Administration of State Food Stamp Program; Reference to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Added. Amend RSA 161:2, XIII to read as follows:
XIII. Food Stamp Program. Develop and administer a food stamp program within the state under the provisions of the Federal Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended, and in accordance with Federal Regulations duly promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
2 New Paragraph; Department of Health and Human Services; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 161:4-a by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraph:
XI-a. The implementation of SNAP incentive programs under RSA 161:2, XIII-a.
3 Department of Health and Human Services; Appropriation. The sum of $150,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2021 is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the SNAP incentive programs under RSA 161:2, XIII-a. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2020.
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1 Duties of the Department of Health and Human Services; Administration of State Food Stamp Program; Reference to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Added. Amend RSA 161:2, XIII to read as follows:
XIII. Food Stamp Program. Develop and administer a food stamp program within the state , also known as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, under the provisions of the Federal Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended, and in accordance with Federal Regulations duly promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
** XIII-a. SNAP Incentive Programs. Implement SNAP incentive programs enabling beneficiaries of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 per day of fresh fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on locally grown, at participating farmer's markets, farm stands, mobile markets, community supported agriculture sites, grocery stores, or other participating direct food retailers. **
2 New Paragraph; Department of Health and Human Services; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 161:4-a by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraph:
XI-a. The implementation of SNAP incentive programs under RSA 161:2, XIII-a.
3 Department of Health and Human Services; Appropriation. The sum of $150,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2021 is hereby appropriated to the department of health and human services for the SNAP incentive programs under RSA 161:2, XIII-a. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2020.