FATL 394 (Food Assistance: Establishing Certification Periods)
Food Assistance Transmittal Letter No. 394
January 23, 2019
TO: Food Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Michael J. McCreight, Interim Director
SUBJECT: Food assistance: establishing certification periods.

Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:4-5-03 has been amended to align with current regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture, FNS.

This rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 03/01/2019.

Chapter 5000

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

This rule describes how to establish certification periods.

  • The term "food assistance" was replaced with supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP); and
  • Paragraph (C)(5) was stricken and rewritten in paragraph (H) for clarity.