A 3540
"Food Desert Elimination Act"; provides incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that locate in "food deserts."
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Bill overview
The Food Desert Elimination Act aims to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities by providing financial incentives to supermarkets and grocery stores that establish locations in ‘food deserts.’ The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will administer a program offering tax credits and alcohol permit incentives to businesses opening in these areas. The legislation designates specific geographic areas as food deserts and establishes criteria for their identification, focusing on poverty levels and access to fresh produce.
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Carol Murphy
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