116 STAT. 334 PUBLIC LAW 107-171—MAY 13, 2002 "(L) FOOD STAMP EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED ALIENS. — With respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any qualified alien who has resided in the United States with a status within the meaning of the term 'qualified alien' for a period of 5 years or more beginning on the date of the alien's entry into the United States.". 8 USC 1612 note. (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.— The amendment made by paragraph (1) takes effect on April 1, 2003. 7 USC 3007. SEC. 4402. SENIORS FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall use $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, of the funds available to the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out and expand a seniors farmers' market nutrition program. (b) PROGRAM PURPOSES.— The purposes of the seniors farmers' market nutrition program are— (1) to provide resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to low-income seniors; (2) to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs; and (3) to develop or aid in the development of new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs. (c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary may issue such regulations as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the seniors farmers' market nutrition program. 7 USC 3171 note. SEC. 4403. NUTRITION INFORMATION AND AWARENESS PILOT PRO- GRAM. (a) ESTABLISHMENT. —The Secretary of Agriculture may establish, in not more than 5 States, for a period not to exceed 4 years for each participating State, a pilot program to increase the domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. (b) PURPOSE. — (1) IN GENERAL.— Subject to paragraph (2), the purpose of the program shall be to provide funds to States solely for the purpose of assisting eligible public and private sector entities with cost-share assistance to carry out demonstration projects— (A) to increase fruit and vegetable consumption; and (B) to convey related health promotion messages. (2) LIMITATION.— Funds made available to a State under the program shall not be used to disparage any agricultural commodity. (c) SELECTION OF STATES. — (1) IN GENERAL.—In selecting States to participate in the program, the Secretary shall take into consideration, with respect to projects and activities proposed to be carried out under the program— (A) experience in carrying out similar projects or activities;
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