Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-50.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 21-50.7 - Recipient noncompliance sanctions

Sanctions for violations of Iowa FMNP procedures and rules applicable to an Iowa FMNP recipient are based on the severity and nature of the violations observed and the recipient's history of violations.

(1) A warning may be the sanction for minor violations such as, but not limited to:

a. Failing to ensure the certified vendor is present when exchanging vouchers for eligible foods.

b. Purchasing eligible foods from noncertified vendors.

c. Purchasing eligible foods from certified vendors not displaying a certified vendor identification sign or not at an authorized farmers' market/farmstand/CSA.

(2) A disqualification may be the sanction for severe or repeated violations such as, but not limited to:

a. Exchanging Iowa FMNP vouchers for anything other than eligible foods.

b. Redeeming or attempting to redeem Iowa FMNP vouchers to receive payment.

c. Dual participation resulting from intentional misrepresentation.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-50.7

Amended by IAB June 8, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 25, effective 7/13/2016

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024