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household member able to act on its behalf as determined by the OPA Field Operations Manager. Designating an Authorized Representative for EBT: The SNAP primary information (PI) person is sent a Montana Access Card (EBT). The SNAP Authorized Representative can also receive a card for the household if the household requires this. The Authorized Representative’s name must be documented in case notes as either receiving an EBT card or as an “information only” person. Deactivating EBT Card for Authorized Representative: If the Authorized Representative is not included in the SNAP household, any adult SNAP household member can call the EBT Customer Service phone number and request to have the Authorized Representative’s EBT card deactivated. The EBT Customer Service Representative will deactivate the Authorized Representative’s EBT card. If the Authorized Representative is included in the SNAP household, another household member cannot deactivate the Authorized Representative’s EBT card. Disqualification of an Authorized Representative: An individual may be disqualified from participating as a SNAP Authorized Representative for up to one year when the Authorized Representative provides false information pertaining to the household, or improperly used the household’s benefits. Adequate written notification must be sent to the affected household and to the Authorized Representative 30 days prior to the date of disqualification. SNAP households should be advised they are responsible for over issuances resulting from erroneous information provided by their Authorized Representative. Signature on the Application: The individual signing the application attests under penalty of perjury to the citizenship or alien status of each household member. Any responsible adult SNAP household member or the Authorized Representative is permitted to sign the application. NOTE: Only one person is required to sign the application. In the absence of any responsible adult member in the SNAP household, a legal guardian for any member of the household may sign the application. If there is no legal guardian appointed, the Authorized Representative may sign the application. The Authorized Representative shall be required to present all required documentation and other verification requested of the household. Effective Date: May 23, 2024