Non-Discrimination Complaint Requirements
State and local offices shall not discriminate against any applicant or participant in any aspect of program administration, including, but not limited to, the certification of households, the issuance of benefits, the conduct of fair hearings, or the conduct of any other program service for reasons of age, race, color, sex, disability, religious creed, national origin, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity funded by the USDA. Discrimination in any aspect of program administration is prohibited. Local offices shall ensure that the nondiscrimination poster provided by FNS is prominently displayed. Posters may be obtained through the State Department. The local office shall explain complaint procedures to each person expressing an interest in filing a discrimination complaint and shall advise the individual of the right to file a complaint under this procedure. Such information shall be made available within ten (10) calendar days from the date of request.