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D. Use the data participation reports, upon receipt, to match and contact local WIC agencies if dual participation is suspected.

E. Take the following actions, per the WIC program regulations, if dual participation has occurred:

a. Termination from one (1) program immediately. The continuing WIC program shall be chosen based upon the participant's state of residence.

b. In cases of intentional misrepresentation resulting in dual participation, 7 CFR 246.12(u)(2) and 246.23(c)(1) will be followed.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties agree that data shared pursuant to this Agreement is confidential pursuant to 7 CFR 246.26(d). The parties further agree to restrict the use and disclosure of confidential applicant and participant information to persons directly connected with the administration of enforcement of the WIC program whom the parties determine have a need to know the information for WIC program purposes as provided in 7 CFR 246.26(d)(1)(ii).

The parties shall not disclose, release, or otherwise grant access to the data covered by this Agreement to any third party for any purpose unless permitted by law.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

Both parties agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations or ordinances, and all provisions required thereby to be included herein are incorporated by reference.

AMENDMENTS No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in

writing and signed by the parties hereto. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.

TERMINATION

WVBPH or ODH may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason, including failure to comply with any condition of this Agreement, upon thirty (30) days advance written notice. The written notice will state the reason for termination.

RENEWAL OPTION

This Agreement may be renewed under the same terms and conditions, subject to the approval of the WVBPH Director Office of Nutrition Services/WIC Program and Ohio WIC.

Program Administrator. The term of the renewed contract may not be longer than the term of the original contract.

NOTICE TO PARTIES