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42. Pursuant to 246. 12(l)(1)(i) - In lieu of disqualifying a vendor for trafficking convictions, does the State agency choose to impose a civil monetary penalty when it determines and documents that: [ ] (A) Disqualification of the vendor would result in inadequate participant access. [ ] (B) The vendor had, at the time of the violation, an effective policy in place to prevent trafficking, and the ownership of the vendor was not aware of, did not approve of, and was not involved in the conduct of the violation. [ ] NA ADDITIONAL DETAIL Food Delivery Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

Attachments AL WIC Vendor Procedure Handbook, AL WIC Routine Monitoring Type 1-3, AL WIC Routine Monitoring Type 4

Administrative Review of State Agency Actions

43. Please attach a copy of the administrative appeals process for vendors, farmers, and farmers markets (citation):

ADDITIONAL DETAIL Food Delivery Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation): on This is not applicable for my state agency

Specify: Prior to disqualifying a vendor for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program disqualification or any violations listed in paragraphs (5)(e)(2) through (4) of this Rule, the Department shall determine if the disqualification would result in inadequate participant access. If the Department determines that disqualification of a vendor would result in inadequate participant access, the Department shall impose a civil money penalty, calculated in accordance with 7 CFR §246.12, in lieu of disqualification. However, the Department may not impose a civil penalty in lieu of disqualification for third or subsequent sanctions for violations of paragraphs (4)(e)(2) through (4) of this rule. AL WIC PM Ch. 13 AL WIC PM Ch. 13