Are State agencies allowed to disallow the cut fresh fruit or vegetables, since Table 4 of the interim rule says whole or cut?
No. Whole or cut refers to the minimum requirement/specification of the fruit/vegetable, not the States ability to disallow one or the other. State agencies may not disallow cut fresh fruit or vegetables, except for those available for purchase on salad bars and party trays (refer to Table 4 of 246.10(e)(12) and its footnotes). The purpose of the cash-value voucher is to allow participants to choose among a variety of fruits and vegetables, with few restrictions.
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