# COMAR Title 05 — Department of Housing and Community Development

## Subtitle 13 — Neighborhood Business Development

### Chapter 06 — Food Desert Designation and Financing

#### Regulation .03 Food Desert Designation Application.

*COMAR 05.13.06.03*

A. An application for a food desert designation shall be submitted by a local government or local governments.

B. An application for a food desert designation shall be submitted to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department and in accordance with the schedule that the Department establishes.

C. An application for a designation shall provide:

  (1) A detailed map and description of the proposed food desert demonstrating the proposed areas within a priority funding area;

  (2) Information and data on the:

    (a) Availability of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods in the area;

    (b) Income levels of local residents; and

    (c) Transportation needs of local residents and the availability of public transportation;

  (3) Any comments the applicant has received from the local governments or community; and

  (4) Any other information that the Department considers relevant.