§ 12-13-14-4 — Recommendations of commission to division on implementation of statewide EBT program

Indiana § 12-13-14-4

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 13: DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
• Ch. 14: Electronic Benefits Transfer

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The commission shall make recommendations
to the division and advise the division on the following issues:
(1) Implementing a fully functional and operating EBT program
statewide.
(2) How Indiana's EBT program implemented under this chapter
can be administered in accordance with:
(A) federal requirements under 7 U.S.C. 2016(i); and
(B) federal regulations under 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and
278.
(3) Whether to implement the National Automated Clearing
House Association guidelines to the extent that the guidelines are
not inconsistent with federal law.
(4) Whether to implement the federal electronic funds transfer
rules.
(5) Whether the division should seek a waiver from the Secretary
that would allow retailers to identify check-out lanes that are
equipped to handle EBT transactions.
(6) Providing retailer and recipient training.
(7) Creating an EBT program in Indiana that is compatible with
EBT programs in other states to the extent possible.
(8) Rules necessary to provide adequate financial safeguards and
other protections for recipients.
(9) Any other issues concerning the establishment and operation
of an EBT program.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.12.