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.

The following rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) and the rule will become effective on 07/02/2015.

Chapter 5000

5101: 4-5-03, "Food assistance: establishing certification periods."

This rule describes the length of certification periods assigned to eligible food assistance households. OFA amended this rule. Minor language changes were made to improve clarity. No substantive changes were made affecting eligibility of applicants or recipients, or to the way county agencies administer the program.