As used in NRS 232.496 to 232.4969, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.4961 to 232.4965, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
“Council” means the Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966. (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
“Food donor” means a person or entity, including, without limitation, a restaurant, grocery store or retail or wholesale business, that gives or otherwise provides food, directly or indirectly, to persons in need of food. (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
“Food security” means the ability of a person to access enough food for an active and healthy life. (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
“Plan” means the “2013 Food Security in Nevada: Nevada’s Plan for Action” issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
“Program” means the Food for People, Not Landfills Program created by NRS 232.4969. (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
1. The Council on Food Security is hereby created within the Department. The Council consists of: (a) The Governor or his or her designee; (b) The Director or his or her designee from within the Department; (c) The Administrator of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department or his or her designee […]
1. The Chair of the Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966 may appoint subcommittees composed of members of the Council, former members of the Council and members of the public who have relevant experience or knowledge to consider specific problems or other matters that are related to and within the scope of the […]
The Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966 shall: 1. Develop, coordinate and implement a food system that will: (a) Partner with initiatives in economic development and social determinants of health; (b) Increase access to improved food resource programs; (c) Increase participation in federal nutrition programs by eligible households; and (d) Increase capacity to […]
1. The Food for People, Not Landfills Program is hereby established within the Department for the purposes of increasing food security by decreasing food waste, redirecting excess consumable food to a higher and better purpose and recognizing and assisting food donors who further those purposes. 2. The Director shall administer the Program. In administering the […]
