Delivery of food stamps.
(a)#
Notwithstanding s. 46.028 and except as provided in par. (b) and sub. (8), the department shall administer a statewide program to deliver food stamp benefits to recipients of food stamp benefits by an electronic benefit transfer system. All suppliers, as defined in s. 946.92 (1) (d), may participate in the delivery of food stamp benefits under the electronic benefit transfer system. The department shall explore methods by which nontraditional retailers, such as farmers’ markets, may participate in the delivery of food stamp benefits under the electronic benefit transfer system.
(b)#
The department need not implement a program to deliver food stamp benefits by an electronic benefit transfer system if any of the following applies: 1. The department determines that the cost of the electronic benefit transfer system would be greater than the cost of another food stamp delivery system. 2. The department determines that the state may be liable under 12 CFR 205 for lost or stolen benefits.
(b)(1)#
The department determines that the cost of the electronic benefit transfer system would be greater than the cost of another food stamp delivery system.
(b)(2)#
The department determines that the state may be liable under 12 CFR 205 for lost or stolen benefits.