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facilities; stores that sell firearms; or retail establishments licensed to sell malt, vinous, or spirituous liquors. (B) Rule. Colorado State Regulations have been revised to reflect prohibited locations, and includes increasing penalties when misuse occurs. County departments are required to discuss this information with the recipient during the eligibility interview and when the EBT card is issued. (C) Education. Participants. Information about establishments where EBT transactions are prohibited is provided to recipients at the eligibility interview and when the recipient requests to receive cash benefits on an EBT card. This information is also posted in County Department Human/Social Service offices. Recipients are also given an informational brochure. This brochure informs recipients: ● Which types of transactions involve no fees or charges; ● Which types of transactions involve fees and/or surcharges; and ● Where they can access or withdraw their cash benefits (POS terminals at retail locations statewide and ATM machines). The State requires participants to sign a disclaimer upon issuance of the EBT Card indicating they are aware of and understand the usage restrictions. County Staff. Caseworkers and county administrators have and will continue to receive information about the law through monthly newsletters and meetings. New and existing caseworkers will be consistently trained in providing accurate information to EBT card recipients. Compliance will be monitored during the County Management Evaluations conducted by the State department. (D) Monitoring. Monitoring will consist of running quarterly EBT usage reports to track businesses including marijuana shops allowing this activity. Businesses allowing this activity will be notified that they are out of compliance with Public Law 112-96, Section 4004 and of the specific steps to take to come into compliance.