§ 12-13-14-2 — Powers of division for administration of SNAP and EBT program

The division may do the following:
(1) Under:
(A) 7 U.S.C. 2016(I); and
(B) 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278;
make an application for approval from the Secretary for
implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for
SNAP assistance.
(2) If required at any time by federal law or regulation, make an
application for approval from the Department for implementation
by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for assistance under
the Title IV-A assistance program as provided in 42 U.S.C. 601
et seq.
(3) After receiving approval from the Secretary and, if required,
the Department, implement a fully functional and operating EBT
program under this chapter to provide an alternative method of
delivering:
(A) SNAP assistance; and
(B) assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program in
Indiana.
(4) Contract with vendors for supplies and services to implement
an EBT program according to IC 5-22-17.
(5) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement the EBT program.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.11; P.L.49-1997, SEC.44; P.L.2-1998, SEC.37; P.L.210-2015, SEC.37.