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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 05.13.06.03" title_num="05" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="06" heading="Food Desert Designation Application.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An application for a food desert designation shall be submitted by a local government or local governments.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An application for a designation shall provide:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A detailed map and description of the proposed food desert demonstrating the proposed areas within a priority funding area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Information and data on the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Availability of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods in the area;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Income levels of local residents; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Transportation needs of local residents and the availability of public transportation;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any comments the applicant has received from the local governments or community; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any other information that the Department considers relevant.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>