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West Virginia WIC Vendor Violations and Sanctions verify the purchase of WIC foods from an Approved Supplier/Distributor should be maintained for a period of the three (3) year Vendor Agreement. A pattern of scanning (or manually entering) UPCs that are not affixed to authorized food items being purchased by the WIC customer. Termination of Vendor Agreement and 1-year disqualification WL WL and MRT 1-year disqualification A pattern of a vendor issuing “rain checks” or due bills in exchange or in lieu of eWIC benefits. Administrative Fine OR Termination of Vendor Agreement and 1-year disqualification WL WL and MRT $400 Administrative Fine OR 1-year disqualification for second pattern established within consecutive 12-month period MANDATORY STATE SANCTIONS VIOLATION DESCRIPTION CORRESPONDING SANCTION 1ST INCIDENCE 2ND INCIDENCE 3RD INCIDENCE A pattern of a vendor requiring other cash purchases or a minimum purchase as a condition to use eWIC benefits. Administrative Fine OR Termination of Vendor Agreement and 1-year disqualification WL WL and MRT $400 Administrative Fine OR 1-year disqualification for second pattern established within consecutive 12-month period A pattern of a vendor contacting WIC customers to recoup funds for the eWIC benefits not paid by WIC. Administrative Fine OR Termination of Vendor Agreement and 1-year disqualification WL WL and MRT $400 Administrative Fine OR 1-year disqualification for second pattern established within consecutive 12-month period A pattern of a vendor requiring WIC customers to contribute cash or provide copayment on any portion of the total purchase amount of an eWIC transaction excluding overage of cash-value benefits. Administrative Fine OR Termination of Vendor Agreement and 1-year disqualification WL WL and MRT $400 Administrative Fine OR 1-year disqualification for second pattern established within consecutive 12-month period MANDATORY STATE SANCTIONS VIOLATION DESCRIPTION CORRESPONDING SANCTION 1ST INCIDENCE 2ND INCIDENCE 3RD INCIDENCE Page 4 of 9