Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-66.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-66.9 - limits on unrelated activities

Contractors and subcontractors shall ensure that activities unrelated to the distribution of foods are conducted in a manner consistent with the limits in subrule 66.9(1).

(1)Allowable activities. Activities unrelated to the distribution of foods may be conducted at distribution sites in the following circumstances:

a.Not part of commodity distribution. The persons conducting the activity shall make clear to commodity recipients that the activity is not part of commodity distribution and is not endorsed by the department.

(1) Impermissible activities include, but are not limited to, information not related to commodity distribution placed in or printed on bags, boxes, or other containers in which commodities are distributed.

(2) Recipes or information about commodities, dates of future distributions, hours of operations, or other federal, state, or local government programs or services for the needy may be distributed without a clarification that the information is not endorsed by the department.

b.Cooperation not required for receipt of commodities. The persons conducting the activity shall make clear to commodity recipients that cooperation is not a condition of the receipt of the commodities. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, contributing money, signing petitions, or conversing with the person.

c.Does not disrupt or interfere with the distribution of commodities. The activity shall not be conducted in a manner that disrupts the distribution of the commodities.

(2)Termination of contract. Except as provided in subrule 66.9(3), the department shall immediately terminate from further participation in commodity distribution any contractor or subcontractor that distributes or permits distribution of materials in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of subrule 66.9(1).

(3)Exception to termination of contract. The department may withhold termination of a contract if the department cannot find another eligible recipient agency to operate the distribution in the area served by the violating organization. In these circumstances, the department shall monitor the distribution of commodities by the violating organization to ensure that no further violations occur

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-66.9