25 chapters · 212 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 48-311 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Food access" means the ability of an individual or a family to consistently obtain affordable, nutritious food equitably across geography and income level. (2) "Food assets" means any resource or capacity, whether physical or skill…
D.C. Code § 48-312 Establishment and duties of the Food Policy Council
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(a) The Mayor shall establish a Food Policy Council, whose purpose shall be to: (1) Promote food access, food sustainability, and a local food economy, including non-mainstream producers, in the District; (2) Monitor regulatory barriers to the development of a local food economy,…
D.C. Code § 48-313 Composition and term of the Food Policy Council
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(a) The Food Policy Council shall consist of 12 public members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia. The members shall be equally representative of established public, nonprofit, and for-profit entities and organizations in…
D.C. Code § 48-314 Office of Food Policy
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(a)(1) There is established an Office of Food Policy ("Office") within the Department of Health for the purpose of promoting equitable and sustainable food policies across the District that increase food access and build a local food economy. (2) The Office shall be led by the Fo…