Requirements

(a) As a condition of participating in the Program, an individual or legal entity operating a grocery store shall: (1) Accept SNAP benefits; (2) Apply to accept WIC benefits and accept WIC benefits if eligible; (3) Enter into a first source agreement; and (4) Sell fresh produce and healthy foods. (b) A grocery store shall agree in writing to the conditions set forth in subsection (a) of this section for a period of at least 5 years as a condition of participating in the Program; provided, that this requirement shall not be enforceable if the individual or legal entity ceases grocery store operations.