In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

These rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 06/01/2015.

Chapter 3000

5101:4-3-07- "Food assistance: nonfinancial eligibility standard-citizenship and alien status."

This rule describes the citizenship requirements for food assistance eligibility and the procedures for reporting illegal aliens. This rule was reviewed per the five year rule review. This rule is being rescinded and replaced with a new rule of the same number. More than 50 percent of the rule was stricken to clarify language and to put the rule into plain language and question and answer format. Additionally, language from rule 5101:4-3-08, "Food assistance: Reporting Illegal Aliens," has been added.

5101:4-3-08 - "Food assistance: reporting illegal aliens."

This rule describes the procedures for reporting illegal aliens. This rule was reviewed per the five year rule review. This rule is being rescinded and combined with new rule 5101:4-3-07.