(1)Social services districts may request the applicant to complete a personal identification number (PIN) selection form prior to determining the applicant's eligibility for food stamps.#
(1) Social services districts may request the applicant to complete a personal identification number (PIN) selection form prior to determining the applicant's eligibility for food stamps. However, the completion of the PIN selection form is not required in order for the social services district to determine the applicant's eligibility for food stamps. Social services districts must not withhold or delay the determination of an applicant's eligibility because the PIN selection form has not been completed.
(2)After a PIN code has been registered, the social services district must dispose of the PIN selection form in accordance with department procedures.#
(2) After a PIN code has been registered, the social services district must dispose of the PIN selection form in accordance with department procedures. The social services district must not record the PIN code in the case record. Social services districts must not maintain a separate file of PIN codes unless directed to do so by the department.