Individuals Who Cannot Be an Authorized Representative

The following individuals cannot be an authorized representative unless otherwise stated: A. Local office employees who are involved in Program eligibility determination and/or issuance processes, or the supervisors of such workers, unless the local office determines that no other representative is available. B. Employees of FNS-authorized retailers and meal services that are authorized to accept SNAP benefits, unless the local office determines that no other representative is available. C. An individual disqualified for IPV/fraud shall not be an authorized representative during the period of disqualification unless the individual is the only adult in the household and the office is unable to arrange for another authorized representative. Local offices shall determine whether these disqualified individuals are needed to apply on behalf of the household, to obtain SNAP benefits for the household, and to use the household's SNAP benefits to purchase food. D. In no event may an authorized meal provider for persons experiencing homeless act as an authorized representative.