Licensing for Lettuce: A Guide to the Model Licensing Ordinance for Healthy Food Retailers
Publisher: Change Lab Solutions
Published Date: 2013
Document Type: Guide
Format: Electronic
Free of Cost: Yes
This resource provides a model ordinance that requires food retailers, especially corner stores, to stock healthier products. The ordinance changes business licensing policies to require all food stores (not including restaurants) to carry a minimum selection of healthy food and meet other basic operating standards. This resource also provides business owners with information on how they can partner with local government, health professionals, and community organizations to develop a beneficial relationship for business owners and consumers.
Addresses food security needs of underserved populations: Yes
