1. (1) Only authorized farmers may accept SFMNP coupons in exchange for eligible foods.

2. (2) In order to be eligible for participation in the SFMNP, a farmer applicant must:

   1. (a) complete or renew the farmer agreement provided by the

      department;

   2. (b) agree to follow the terms and conditions in the farmer agreement; and
   3. (c) complete the initial and annual SFMNP training provided by the department in accordance with 7 CFR 249.10.
3. (3) Approved farmer agreements are valid for three consecutive summer farmers' market seasons.
4. (4) An authorized farmer must comply with SFMNP requirements contained in the terms and conditions of the farmer agreement and in applicable provisions of 7 CFR § 249.10.

5. (5) A farmer is in violation of the SFMNP if the farmer fails to:

   1. (a) comply with the SFMNP and terms and conditions of the farmer agreement; or
   2. (b) participate in the initial and annual training on SFMNP provided by the department.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-1-103, 52-3-504, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-3-102, 52-3-505, MCA

History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 606, Eff. 5/13/17; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1884, Eff. 7/27/24.