AB 474 — Requires the establishment and carrying out of a program to supplement the available food supply for certain persons in certain circumstances. (BDR 38-1103)

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(1) reduce food waste using technology to redirect surplus food to areas in which recipients are experiencing a higher need for more affordable and healthier food;

and (3) increase access to food for recipients who are senior citizens.

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Section 3 of this bill creates the Surplus Food Assistance Account in the State only to carry out the program established by section 2.

(1)(1)sed authorizes the Administrator to apply for and accept gifts, grants, bequests and andother (3)contributions; provides for the nonreversion of the money in the Account to the Stateunt;

General(2) Fund.requires that any such money be deposited in the Account;

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Section 4 of this bill makes a conforming change as a result of the creSection 5 of this bill makes an appropriation to the Surplus Food Assistance Account for the program established by section 2.

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The Division shall take any action necessary to obtain federal authorization to carry out the program established pursuant to subsection 1, including, without limitation, applying for any necessary federal waiver.

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[Any]4. Except as otherwise provided in section 3 of this act, any gifts or grants of money which the Division is authorized to accept must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund.

NRS 422A.232 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3 of this act, any gifts or grants of money which the Division is authorized to accept must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund.

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