Okla. Admin. Code § 35:40-13-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:40-13-2 - Eligibility

(a) A healthy corner store is a grocery store certified by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry that markets locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and nutritious foods and for which the sale of beer and tobacco products constitutes less than ten percent (10%) of its gross sales excluding gasoline and other non-grocery products and is located in a geographical area that is underserved by other grocery outlets meeting those requirements.

(b) In addition, a healthy corner store shall meet the following requirements to be certified by the Department:

(1) Be a minimum of five (5) miles from the nearest location providing access to healthy foods and shall be open for business a minimum of five (5) days per week.

(2) A minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the fruits and vegetables shall be grown in the United States, except during growing season when a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the fruits and vegetables shall be grown in Oklahoma.

(3) Actively promote healthy foods through signage and premium shelf space.

(4) Stock items that include but are not limited to whole grain breads, pasta and other grains, low fat or skim milk, yogurt and other dairy products, one hundred percent (100%) fruit juice, low-sugar cereals, lean meats, light dressings and condiments, water, a minimum of six (6) types of fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables, low-sodium or unsweetened canned fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, and nuts.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:40-13-2

Added at 28 Ok Reg 2206, eff 7-25-11