Distribution and control of United States department of agriculture foods

United States department of agriculture foods shall be available for distribution and use in accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR 250. United States department of agriculture foods may not be sold, exchanged, or otherwise disposed of without approval of the department. Any transfer of United States department of agriculture food must be documented. The quantity of United States department of agriculture foods to be made available is determined in accordance with pertinent legislation. United States department of agriculture foods shall be requested and distributed only in quantities that can be consumed without waste. The department will consistently use the United States department of agriculture food value established by the United States department of agriculture when allocating United States department of agriculture foods. The department will maintain a monthly distribution schedule that provides equitable and reliable deliveries to local and recipient agencies. The department will distribute United States department of agriculture foods only to local and recipient agencies that are eligible.