The division may do the following:

1. (1) Under:

   1. (A) 7 U.S.C. 2016(I); and

   2. (B) 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278;

      make an application for approval from the Secretary for implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for SNAP assistance.

2. (2) If required at any time by federal law or regulation, make an application for approval from the Department for implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program as provided in 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.

3. (3) After receiving approval from the Secretary and, if required, the Department, implement a fully functional and operating EBT program under this chapter to provide an alternative method of delivering:

   1. (A) SNAP assistance; and
   2. (B) assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program in Indiana.
4. (4) Contract with vendors for supplies and services to implement an EBT program according to IC 5-22-17 .
5. (5) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement the EBT program.

As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.11; P.L.49-1997, SEC.44; P.L.2-1998, SEC.37; P.L.210-2015, SEC.37.