53B-18-1703. Duties of Food Security Council — Reporting.
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The council shall:
Terms Used In Utah Code 53B-18-1703- Council: means the Food Security Council created in Section 53B-18-1702. See Utah Code 53B-18-1701
- Food security: means access to sufficient, affordable, safe, and nutritious food that meets an individual's food preferences and dietary needs. See Utah Code 53B-18-1701
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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develop statewide goals and messaging related to food security and nutrition education; |
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coordinate statewide efforts to address food security; |
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ensure that any state programs receiving federal funds from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service provide consistent and coordinated nutrition education messaging; |
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promote programs and activities that contribute to healthy eating and active lifestyles; |
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promote programs and activities that advance Utah food products; and |
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disseminate the statewide goals and messaging developed under Subsection (2) to state agencies. |
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On or before October 1 of each year, the council shall prepare and submit an annual written report to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee, the Education Interim Committee, and the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee that contains:
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a description of the council’s operations, activities, programs, and services; and |
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any recommendations on how the state should act to address issues relating to food security. |
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The council may accept gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources for purposes of carrying out the council’s duties. |
Enacted by Chapter 94, 2022 General Session
