Or. Admin. Code § 333-054-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 333-054-0000 - Description of WIC Program

(1) The WIC Program is a federally funded program established in 1972 by an amendment to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The purpose of the WIC Program is to serve as an adjunct to health care by providing: nutrition education and counseling; nutritious supplemental foods; and health screening and referral services to pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants, and children in certain high-risk categories.

(2) Federal regulations governing the WIC Program, 7 CFR § Part 246, require adoption and implementation of standards and procedures to guide the state's administration of the WIC Program. These regulations also define the rights and responsibilities of vendors and farmers.

(3) The WIC Program in the State of Oregon is administered by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority).

Or. Admin. Code § 333-054-0000

HD 7-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-93; OHD 17-2001, f. 8-02-01, cert. ef. 8-15-01; OHD 22-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-24-02; PH 19-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-14-03 thru 5-12-04; PH 22-2003, f. 12-31-03, cert. ef. 1-5-04; PH 30-2006, f. & cert. ef. 12-27-06; PH 11-2013, f. 11-6-13, cert. ef. 12-1-13

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.500

Stats. Implemented: ORS 413.500