Aye (11): Nerd, Spiral, Mongoose, Cao, UNL, Christian Man, West_Midlander, LT, Scott, Lakigigar, MB
Nay (0):
Abstaining (1): Sirius
Not Voting (6): Mr. Reactionary, Muaddib, OSR, AFE, Pericles, Griffin
FOOD SECURITY ACT
TITLE I: COMMUNITY FOOD PRODUCTION TRUST FUND
1. The Department of Internal Affairs shall establish a program for the acquisition and distribution of seeds for edible plants to home gardens and community gardens located within Atlasia. $25 Million is hereby authorized to carry out this program.
2. For taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2023, an individual or married persons filing a joint return shall be allowed a refundable tax credit against up to a maximum of $500 to offset the documented costs of establishing and maintaining a home garden. For any taxable year in which married persons file separate income tax returns, the credit provided under this section shall be allowed against the tax liability for only one (1) of such two (2) tax returns. If the amount of the credit exceeds the taxpayer's tax liability for the taxable year, the excess shall be refunded to such taxpayer. Receipts for the costs claimed shall be provided at the time of filing. The proceeds of a home garden claiming this credit shall not be sold in commerce. A maximum of $250 Million is hereby authorized to carry out this program, on a first come-first serve basis. The credit may be claimed only in the taxable year in which the expenses were incurred, unless the yearly allocation has been awarded, in which case the credit may be carried forward up to three (3) years, in order of filing.
3. The Department of Internal Affairs shall establish a program for awarding grants of up to a maximum of $10,000 to non-profit community gardens located in Atlasia to offset the documented costs of establishing and maintaining a community garden. Receipts for the costs claimed shall be provided at the time of filing for the grant. The proceeds of a community garden applying for this grant shall not be sold in commerce. A maximum of $50 Million is hereby authorized to carry out this program, on a first come-first serve basis.
4. The Department of Internal Affairs shall establish a program for planting edible fruit-bearing trees and shrubs on public lands across Atlasia to serve as a common food source. A maximum of $75 Million is hereby authorized to carry out this program.
5. This act shall take effect July 1, 2023.
x Sirius, Deputy PPT
