10-144 C.M.R. ch. 301, § 200-FS 222-3 - Applicant/Authorized Representative

1. Applicant - The person in whose name the application is made and in whose name the FS coupons will be mailed.

2. Authorized Representative - A responsible non-household member, designated by the head of the household, or another responsible adult member of the household, to act on behalf of the participating household.

NOTE: With the exception of residents of drug and alcohol treatment centers, an authorized representative must be designated in writing by a responsible household member.

An authorized representative must be aware of relevant household circumstances.

WHO CANNOT BE AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

1. State employees involved in the certification and/or issuance process;

2. retailers who are authorized to accept FS coupons;

3. individuals disqualified for an intentional program violation during their disqualification period, unless no one else is available.

Notes

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 301, § 200-FS 222-3