Revision: Feb. 16, 2023, 2:29 p.m.
Rep. Weber, Ches. 5
Rep. Layon, Rock. 13
February 2, 2023
2023-0294h
07/10
Amendment to HB 574-FN-A
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Section; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Amend RSA 132 by inserting after section 12-e the following new section:
132:12-f WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. There is established in the department of health and human services the New Hampshire Farmers' Market Nutrition Program for participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The program shall distribute food instruments to eligible WIC participants to redeem for locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at authorized New Hampshire farmers’ markets or roadside stands in compliance with 7 C.F.R. 248 that are redeemable only at designated New Hampshire farmers’ markets or roadside stands. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A to implement this program.