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If the new owner wishes to become an authorized WIC vendor, they must submit an Alabama WIC Vendor Application and complete the authorization process. Should the Alabama WIC Program discover that a change in ownership has already occurred, the vendor authorization number will be immediately terminated. The State WIC Office may file a claim for any eWIC transactions that occurred after the change of ownership. Agreement Termination Vendors may voluntarily end their Alabama WIC Vendor Agreement by notifying the State WIC Office in writing at least 30 days prior to the effective date. Upon receipt of such notice, you will be sent written notification regarding termination of your Alabama WIC Vendor Agreement. Changes in Store Location Vendors must notify the State WIC Office, in writing, at least 15 days prior to any changes in location. Each store is authorized based on the ownership and street address that exists at the time of authorization; therefore, the WIC Vendor Agreement is not transferable to another location.
If the change in location is five miles or more from the original store site, the vendor must submit an updated application and sign a new Alabama WIC Vendor Agreement.
If the change in location is less than five miles from the original store location, the vendor must submit an updated application. A new Alabama WIC Vendor Agreement is not required.
Regardless of the distance, a site visit will be conducted by the State WIC Office to ensure the store continues to meet the Alabama WIC Program Criteria for Participation. Temporary Closure due to Natural Disaster Vendors shall notify the State WIC Office of any situation that occurs which negatively impacts participants’ access to shop at an authorized store location, including but not limited to, natural disasters, fire, or any other adverse action which significantly reduces the store’s normal operating hours.
Under no circumstances shall a store accept or process eWIC transactions while its status is considered “temporarily closed”.