SF 213

2nd Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:11am

A bill for an act
relating to health; providing that WIC coupons may be used to purchase
cost-neutral organic food; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 145.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [145.899] WIC VOUCHERS FOR ORGANICS.
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new text begin Vouchers for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and
children (WIC) may be used to purchase cost-neutral organic WIC allowable food.
The commissioner of health shall regularly evaluate the list of WIC allowable food in
accordance with federal requirements and shall add to the list any organic WIC allowable
foods determined to be cost-neutral.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end