In the February 17, 2016, Federal Register,
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service ("FNS") proposed
changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
("SNAP") regulations pertaining to the eligibility of
SNAP retail food stores. These proposed changes (i) address depth
of stock, (ii) amend the definition of "staple foods,"
and (iii) amend the definition of "retail food store" to
clarify when a retailer is a restaurant rather than a retail food
store. The rulemaking also proposes that FNS begin disclosing to
the public specific information about retailers who have violated
SNAP rules. Comments are due April 18,
2016.
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