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reviewer. 51. The Vendor must maintain and make available purchasing records to the WV WIC Program within 21 calendar days of a written request from the State Agency. The purchasing records (paper, electronic, and/or digital) must show the source and date of purchase of all WIC Approved formulas and foods. Governing Regulations and Policies 52. Vendor shall comply with federal and state civil rights legislation and regulations. 53. A Vendor who commits fraud or abuse of the WV WIC Program is liable for prosecution under applicable federal, state or local laws. Vendors who have willfully misapplied, stolen or fraudulently obtained WV WIC Program funds shall be subject to a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years or both, if the value of the funds is $100 or more. If the value is less than $100, the penalties are a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both. 54. Vendor understands the WV WIC Program shall refer Vendors who abuse the Program to federal, state or local authorities for prosecution under applicable statutes, where appropriate. 55. Vendor understands the WV WIC Program will terminate the Agreement if the WV WIC Program identifies a conflict of interest, as defined by applicable State laws, regulations, and policies, between the Vendor and the WV WIC Program or its Local Agencies. 56. Vendor shall comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of the USDA’s Regulations found at 7 C.F.R. parts 15, 15a and 15b. 57. Vendor shall comply with the Vendor Agreement, Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the Program, including any changes made during the Agreement period, and to the conditions specified in the WV WIC Vendor Handbook, incorporated herein by reference. Vendor agrees that it is subject to the sanctions mandated by USDA and the sanctions established by the WV WIC Program. Vendors shall be subject to the WV WIC Sanction Policy and Listing found in the WV WIC Vendor Handbook, incorporated herein by reference. Vendor Agreement 58. Vendor understands that the WV WIC Program will immediately terminate the Agreement if it determines that the Vendor has provided false information in connection with its application for authorization. 59. Vendor understands that this Agreement shall not be modified by the Vendor in any manner and that any alterations made to the terms and conditions set forth herein shall be null and void and the terms, as originally set forth herein, shall remain in full force and effect. 60. Vendor understands that the Agreement does not constitute a license or a property interest. If the Vendor wishes to continue to be authorized beyond the period of its current Agreement, the Vendor must reapply. If the Vendor is disqualified, the WV WIC Program will terminate the Vendor's Agreement, and the Vendor will have to reapply for authorization after the disqualification period is over. The Vendor will be subject to the Vendor selection and limiting requirements in effect at the time of the reapplication. 61. Vendor shall notify the WV WIC Program of change in ownership or store location or cessation of operation. Vendor understands that authorization is non-transferable; if ownership changes, this Agreement shall be terminated. Vendor shall provide such notification in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance so that another Vendor may be authorized if deemed appropriate by the WV WIC Program. Vendor understands that the WV WIC Program is not obligated to authorize the new ownership. The WV WIC Program may permit Vendors to move short distances without terminating the Agreement, but the WV WIC Program has discretion to determine whether a change in location qualifies as a short distance, and whether a change in business structure constitutes a change in ownership. 62. Vendor understands that it must return its original signed Agreement for approval and acceptance by the WV WIC Program. Vendor Agreements may be mailed to the WV WIC Program, Vendor Management Unit or returned at the time the Vendor's representatives, agents and/or employees attend Vendor authorization training. Vendor shall be approved to accept eWIC benefits on the same day as authorization. Page 6 of 12