Section 360. Selection decisions

A. Every three years, currently authorized retailers shall reapply for WIC program authorization. Retailers must meet all general requirements for authorization as established in 12VAC5-195-300.

B. The state agency shall review the qualifications of retailer applicants before making authorization selection decisions. Mandatory women and infant food and formula items sold at authorized retailers and retailer applicants shall be used for pricing analysis purposes. Authorized retailers and applicants must qualify under the price competitive category of 40 or higher in order to be selected for authorization.

C. If a retailer or applicant is not selected for program authorization, then the retailer may not apply again during the six months after being denied authorization. The state WIC director or designee may grant exceptions to the six month requirement if inadequate participation would exist if the retailer's authorization was not considered.

D. The state agency shall send all authorized retailers and applicants a written notice of their selection status. All retailers and applicants denied WIC Program authorization shall also receive information that explains their right to appeal the state agency's administrative decision.

E. The state agency shall not maintain an applicant waiting list.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 24, Issue 19, eff. May 26, 2008; amended, Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 22, eff. July 6, 2009; Volume 29, Issue 12, eff. March 13, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia; 7 CFR Part 246.