Rule R986-100 is being added and includes food stamps. That rule provides information on client rights and responsibilities, instructs a client how to apply for food stamps, and appeal an unfavorable decision and how information is safeguarded. Applicable federal law and regulations are compiled in the department's policy manual, which is available at all local offices. A complete text of all applicable federal laws and regulations is available at the Department of Agriculture's web site. The department determined that to rewrite a comprehensive set of state rules for food stamps would not provide the public with any additional information than is available from these two sources.
Food stamps is a federally funded program.
There are no costs or savings associated with this new rule because a separate rulemaking action repeals the provisions of the current rules. Workforce Services, Employment Development. Authority for Food Stamps and Applicable Rules. The complete text of all applicable federal laws and regulations can be found at the United States Department of Agriculture web site. The state maintains a policy manual describing the benefits and eligibility requirements for receipt of food stamps.