8 CCR 1204-9-10 - Statement of Basis, Specific Statutory Authority and Purpose

10.1. Adopted November 8, 2023 - Effective December 30, 2023

The Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture adopts these rules pursuant to her authority at section 35-1-117(7), C.R.S., which authorizes her to promulgate rules "as necessary for the implementation of [the Community Food Access Program]." Section 35-1-117(7), C.R.S.

The purpose of these rules is to establish general eligibility requirements for application for a grant; to establish the application process and procedures for grant applicants; and to establish processes and procedures to direct the review of applications and the award of funds. These rules will support the statutory directive to improve access to and lower prices for healthy foods in low-income and underserved areas of the state by supporting small-food retailers and small-family farms in Colorado.

In its review of the emergency rules (adopted September 1, 2023), the Department recognized that it could not extend grant money for expenses related to: promotional materials; promotional events; stocking, storage, or rotation of perishable healthy foods; educational consultants; events promoting health foods; or media promotion of healthy foods, The Department used the emergency rule as a template and submitted it in its edited format to identify these changes between emergency and permanent rules.

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8 CCR 1204-9-10

46 CR 17, September 10, 2023, effective 9/1/2023, exp. 12/7/2023 (Emergency) 46 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 12/30/2023