(a) The Department of Human Services and the Department of Agriculture shall implement a Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program. The purpose of this program is to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other LINK eligible food products, including quality meat and dairy, for all Illinois residents by allowing LINK program participants to redeem their SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets. The Department of Human Services and the Department of Agriculture shall solicit federal and State funding for the purpose of implementing this program.
     (b) The Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Fund is created as a special fund in the State Treasury for the purpose of implementing the Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Program. All monies received pursuant to this Act shall be deposited into the Farmers’ Market Technology Improvement Fund. Funding for the program must be used for one or more of the following purposes:

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 305 ILCS 43/10

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

         (1) The purchase or rental of wireless point of sale
    
terminals capable of processing SNAP benefits disbursed under the LINK program.
        (2) Monthly or transaction fees associated with LINK
    
card transactions. No fees related to credit or debit transactions will be reimbursed.
        (3) Outreach to LINK program participants.