Exemptions.—
(i) In general .—
(i)In general .—#
To be eligible for an exemption from the statewide implementation requirements of subparagraph (B)(i), a State agency shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary 1 or more of the following:
(I) There are unusual technological barriers to implementation.
(II) Operational costs are not affordable within the nutrition services and administration grant of the State agency.
(III) It is in the best interest of the program to grant the exemption.
(i)(I)#
There are unusual technological barriers to implementation.
(i)(II)#
Operational costs are not affordable within the nutrition services and administration grant of the State agency.
(i)(III)#
It is in the best interest of the program to grant the exemption.
(ii)Specific date .—#
A State agency requesting an exemption under clause (i) shall specify a date by which the State agency anticipates statewide implementation described in subparagraph (B)(i).