Food Distribution

PURPOSE: This rule details state and local administrative responsibilities regarding commodities received under the Food Distribution Program for use in school feeding programs. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) This rule details state and local responsibilities, as outlined in 7 CFR part 250, which are used to administer the Food Distribution Program. Specific areas in this rule include availability of donated foods, eligible recipients, disposition of damaged or out-of-condition foods, and obligations and responsibilities of states and recipient agencies which enter into agreement with food processors. 7 CFR Part 250 is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, in August 2021. A copy of this regulation can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Financial and Administrative Services, Food and Nutrition Services Section, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmentalaffairs/dese-administrative-rules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not include any later amendments or additions. AUTHORITY: sections 161.092 and 167.201, RSMo 2016.* This rule was previously filed as 5 CSR 40-680.060. Original rule filed Dec. 24, 1975, effective Jan. 3, 1976. Amended: Filed May 13, 1976, effective Sept. 1, 1976. Amended: Filed Aug. 9, 1976, effective Dec. 1, 1976. Amended: Filed Oct. 13, 1978, effective Jan. 15, 1979. Amended: Filed Sept. 25, 1981, effective Jan. 15, 1982. Amended: Filed March 27, 1989, effective June 29, 1989. Amended: Filed Aug. 19, 2021, effective March 30, 2022. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014, and 167.201, RSMo 1963.