Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-50.10 - Certified vendor obligations
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(1) Beginning each
market day with at least 20 percent of all products for sale or display in a
certified vendor stall as eligible foods , having personally grown a majority of
the eligible foods for sale or display.
a.
When eligible foods are purchased for resale from another producer or
wholesaler, the certified vendor must maintain valid receipts containing the
following information: the name, address and telephone number of the
producer/wholesaler; date of purchase; location of the growing site; and
quantity purchased, itemized by product type. These receipts must be maintained
for at least two years from the date of purchase and presented to the
department upon request.
b. When
nonlocally grown fresh unprepared produce or honey is for sale or display, the
certified vendor must display prominent signage declaring the state the product
was grown and the statement "not eligible for WIC and Senior
FMNP".
(2) Accepting and
redeeming vouchers only for a transaction that takes place between the
certified vendor and recipient or proxy at the location, hours, and days of an
authorized farmers' market /farmstand /CSA, only in exchange for eligible
foods .
(3) Not transacting vouchers
with the vendor's own business, family, employees, or other individuals
reasonably connected with the agricultural operation.
(4) Not redeeming vouchers on behalf of
another vendor.
(5) Prominently
displaying a certified vendor identification sign only at the location, hours,
and days of an authorized farmers' market /farmstand . The certified vendor
identification sign must be removed or covered when the eligible foods are sold
out or when the vendor is not conducting Iowa FMNP transactions.
(6) Providing eligible foods to recipients
upon receipt of a valid and properly completed voucher . Vouchers that are
properly presented must be accepted by certified vendors participating in the
Iowa FMNP .
(7) Taking and
maintaining possession of and securely storing vouchers accepted as payment for
eligible foods to prevent their reuse as payment for eligible foods .
(8) Accepting a voucher as payment for
eligible foods only if the voucher is presented on or before the usage
expiration date printed on the voucher .
(9) Handling transactions with recipients in
the same manner as transactions with all other customers to ensure that Iowa
FMNP clients are not exposed to discriminatory practices in any form.
(10) Not collecting state or local taxes on
purchases involving vouchers.
(11)
Providing eligible foods to recipients at the current price or less than the
current price charged to other customers.
(12) Not levying a surcharge based on the use
of vouchers by recipients.
(13) Not
returning cash or issuing credit in any form to recipients during sales
transactions that involve vouchers only. In the event of a single transaction
in which a recipient presents a combination of cash and vouchers for the
purchase of locally grown fresh produce , cash or credit up to the value of the
cash portion of the payment may be given to the recipient . Credits or refunds
may not be issued on returned eligible foods that were purchased with
vouchers.
(14) Participating in
training as the department deems necessary to carry out the intent of Iowa
FMNP .
(15) Cooperating with the
department in the evaluation of each season by completely and accurately
responding to a survey, with resubmission to the department in a specified and
timely manner.
(16) Immediately
informing the department in the event of loss, destruction, or theft of the
certified vendor identification sign so that a replacement may be
issued.
(17) Complying with all
procedures and rules as herein outlined and as delineated in the department
vendor agreement , the certified vendor handbook, and written notices of
clarification issued by the department to the vendor.
(18) Complying with the requirements of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act
of 1975, United States Department of Agriculture regulations on
nondiscrimination contained in Parts 15, 15a and 15b and FNS instructions as
outlined in 248.7 and 249.7 of the Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations as of
May 26, 2005.
(19) Agreeing to be
monitored at farmers' markets/farmstands and growing sites for compliance with
Iowa FMNP requirements, including both overt and covert monitoring, and
providing directions to growing sites upon request of department
staff.
(20) Not seeking restitution
from Iowa FMNP recipients for vouchers not paid by the department .
(21) Paying the department for any vouchers
transacted in violation of the Iowa FMNP regulations.
(22) Ensuring that all other persons who act
on behalf of the certified vendor at a farmers' market /farmstand /CSA act solely
on behalf of the certified vendor and understand and adhere to the procedures
and regulations of the Iowa FMNP .
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