21—50.7(159,175B) Recipient noncompliance sanctions.

1. 50.7(1)  A warning may be the sanction for minor violations such as, but not limited to:

   1. a. Failing to ensure the certified vendor is present when exchanging vouchers for eligible foods.
   2. b. Purchasing eligible foods from noncertified vendors.
   3. c. Purchasing eligible foods from certified vendors not displaying a certified vendor identification sign or not at an authorized farmers’ market/farmstand/CSA.

2. 50.7(2)  A disqualification may be the sanction for severe or repeated violations such as, but not limited to:

   1. a. Exchanging Iowa FMNP vouchers for anything other than eligible foods.
   2. b. Redeeming or attempting to redeem Iowa FMNP vouchers to receive payment.
   3. c. Dual participation resulting from intentional misrepresentation.

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.

[ARC 7883C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24]