- (a) The state agency shall only accept applications from local agencies as defined in 7 C.F.R. 246.2.
- (b) The application must be to provide WIC program benefits to an area or population not receiving program benefits from a local WIC agency.
- (c) WIC program funds must be available to serve the area or population described in the application.
- (d) The State Agency shall consider the local agency priority system and Affirmative Action Plan described in 7 C.F.R. 246.5 in making the decision to fund or not to fund an application.
History Note: Authority G.S. 130A‑361;
Eff. July 1, 1981;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2009;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 23, 2017.