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Volume 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) MS 3820 – R. 8/1/10 – OMTL – 368 Nonallowed Representatives

The following individuals cannot be Authorized Representatives (AR):

A. Department employees (those who work in Family Support programs) involved in the certification and/or issuance processes unless there is specific written approval from the Service Region Administrator (SRA) or designee, and only if a determination is made that no one else is available to serve.

B. Retailers authorized to accept SNAP unless there is specific written approval from the SRA or designee, and only if a determination is made that no one else is available to serve.

C. Individuals disqualified for an Intentional Program Violation (IPV) during the period of disqualification, unless a disqualified individual is the only adult member of the household able to act on its behalf and it is determined that no one else is available to serve. Separately determine whether this individual is needed to apply on behalf of the household, to receive the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, and to use the benefits for food. The household may have one AR to obtain the benefits each month and not be able to find anyone to purchase food regularly with the benefits. If no one can be located to purchase food regularly with the benefits, allow the disqualified member to serve as AR for purchasing food.

D. Persons disqualified from being an AR.

E. Minors.