The Department shall establish a program entitled "SNAP To Health" to provide technical assistance: to a Farmer's Market as defined by Subtitle 27 of the County Code, in acquiring technology necessary to accept and process benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). to train managers at a Farmer's Market how to manage the reporting requirements and responsibilities associated with managing a system that accepts and processes SNAP benefits.

The Department shall provide grants: To a Farmer's Market to offset the initial cost of establishing a SNAP acceptance and processing system. To a Farmer's Market to offset the costs associated with managing SNAP acceptance and processing such as fees associated with hosting an Electronic Bank Transfer (EBT) device, transaction fees associated with SNAP purchases on the EBT device, and staff costs. Contingent upon available funding, a Farmer's Market applying for the type of grant assistance found in this Section is eligible for up to three (3) years of assistance in the following increments: In the first year, the grant may offset up to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the costs. In the second year, the grant may offset up to Fifty Percent (50%) of the costs. In the third year, the grant may offset up to Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the costs. A farmer's market may not receive more than $5,000 in County grants under this program in a single fiscal year. The Department shall establish the eligibility requirements the managing entity of a farmer's market must meet in order to qualify for a grant through program regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 12-120.

The Department shall collaborate with the Farmer's Markets, the Department of Social Services, the Prince George's County Conference and Visitors Bureau and non-profit organizations on advertising and outreach targeting Prince George's County residents participating in SNAP to inform them which Farmer's Markets accept and process SNAP benefits as well as the health benefits of buying fresh produce at the farmer's market.

The administration and implementation of this program shall be funded initially for an amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) as appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget.

The Department shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement the requirements of this subdivision by January 1, 2015.