Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-10-5 - Requirements for State-funded Institutions5.1. Beginning July 1, 2019, all state-funded institutions are required to purchase a minimum of five percent of its food from in-state producers.5.2. No later than August 31, 2020, and by August 31 of each year thereafter, each state-funded institution shall submit to the Department a food purchasing report, on a form provided by WVDA, the following information for the prior fiscal year: 5.2.a. The total amount spent, either directly or indirectly, on the purchase of food;5.2.b. The quantity, and reasonable cash value, of the produce, meat, and poultry grown or raised by the institution which shall count toward its required purchase percentage of West Virginia foods;5.2.c. The percentage, as a share of dollars spent, of food purchased over the past fiscal year that satisfied the West Virginia foods requirement;5.2.d. Prior fiscal year documentation detailing expenditures on all food purchased; and5.2.e. Any other information requested by the Commissioner.5.3. A state-funded institution that qualifies for a phase-in waiver, as provided by section 6.2 of this rule, shall be eligible to phase in its compliance with the requirements of the Fresh Food Act on the following schedule: 5.3.a. For Fiscal Year 2021 beginning on July 1, 2020, each state-funded institution shall purchase at least one percent (1%) West Virginia food.5.3.b. For Fiscal Year 2022 beginning on July 1, 2021, each state-funded institution shall purchase at least two percent (2%) West Virginia food.5.3.c. For Fiscal Year 2023 beginning on July 1, 2022, each state-funded institution shall purchase at least three percent (3%) West Virginia food.5.3.d. For Fiscal Year 2024 beginning on July 1, 2023, each state-funded Institution shall purchase at least four percent (4%) West Virginia food.5.3.e. For Fiscal Year 2025 beginning on July 1, 2024, each state-funded Institution shall purchase at least five percent (5%) West Virginia food.