Colorado WIC Program Policies and Procedures Section 11: Civil Rights Revised:10/01/2020

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Administrative Review Policy and Procedures for Retailer Appeals

Policy: Policies and procedures must be in place that provide a mechanism to ensure that:  Retailers have an objective and impartial avenue of redress when they feel they have been denied authorization, treated unfairly, or have had an adverse action taken against them by the State WIC Program (Program) and/or Local WIC Agency (Agency); and  Program standards, policies, procedures and regulations are being applied without prejudice.

Regulations: 7 CFR 246.12 Food delivery methods (6) Actions subject to administrative review and review procedures.)

Procedures/Additional Guidance: Administrative Appeals Procedures for food vendors are detailed in the Retailer Handbook.