The commission shall make recommendations to the division and advise the division on the following issues:

1. (1) Implementing a fully functional and operating EBT program statewide.

2. (2) How Indiana's EBT program implemented under this chapter can be administered in accordance with:

   1. (A) federal requirements under 7 U.S.C. 2016(i); and
   2. (B) federal regulations under 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278.
3. (3) Whether to implement the National Automated Clearing House Association guidelines to the extent that the guidelines are not inconsistent with federal law.
4. (4) Whether to implement the federal electronic funds transfer rules.
5. (5) Whether the division should seek a waiver from the Secretary that would allow retailers to identify check-out lanes that are equipped to handle EBT transactions.
6. (6) Providing retailer and recipient training.
7. (7) Creating an EBT program in Indiana that is compatible with EBT programs in other states to the extent possible.
8. (8) Rules necessary to provide adequate financial safeguards and other protections for recipients.
9. (9) Any other issues concerning the establishment and operation of an EBT program.

As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.12.