22. 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. (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 202, 58 DCR 746.)
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