1. A. The Title IV-D Agency shall:

   1. 1. Submit and certify to OCSE for passport denial any Title IV-D case with an arrearage that qualifies for certification under federal statute; and
   2. 2. Refer the case to OCSE for federal income tax refund offset and federal administrative offset under federal statute.

2. B. The Title IV-D Agency shall submit and certify a case for passport denial if the case meets both of the following criteria:

   1. 1. A support obligation has been established by a court or an administrative order; and
   2. 2. The arrearage is in an amount that qualifies for certification under federal statute.

3. C. The Title IV-D Agency shall not submit the following cases for passport denial:

   1. 1. Interstate cases in which the obligee receives temporary assistance for needy families and the state of Arizona does not have an assignment of rights.
   2. 2. Cases in which federal law precludes action.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4540, effective December 17, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).