049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-9

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-9 - Household and Individual Responsibilities

(a) A household shall apply for and, if eligible, receive food commodities at a single food pantry within the county in which they live.

(b) A household is responsible for cooperating with the process of determining eligibility by providing certification that all household income is within the guidelines as stated on the application.

(c) The household shall only use the commodities for personal use and shall not sell or trade food commodities.

(d) Households shall not willfully or intentionally make a false statement, conceal or withhold information in order to receive commodities that they are not entitled to receive. In the event the withholding of information or providing false information is verified for a household that fraudulently received or used USDA commodities, the household will be subject to one of the following:

• (i) Prosecution under local, state and federal laws;

• (ii) A period of ineligibility as determined by Contractor. The period of ineligibility shall be dependent upon the circumstances. If an individual was using USDA commodities for profit there shall be restitution and a minimum of one year ineligibility. When an otherwise eligible household receives more than their fair share of USDA commodities, then the period of ineligibility shall be for six months.

• (iii) Restitution through the establishment and collection action of a claim against the person(s) in accordance with Contractor procedures.

049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-9