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 based on regulations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal and Nutrition Services (FNS) 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.

This rule has been reviewed by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) and will be effective on 8/1/2020.

Chapter 2000

5101:4-2-05 "Food assistance: authorized representatives."

This rule defines the requirements of authorized representatives for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Changes to the rule include: 

• Language has been moved from paragraph (B) to paragraph (A);
• Paragraph (B) has been amended for clarity;
• Language has been moved from paragraph (B)(1) to paragraph (A) and(E)(2);
• Language has been moved from paragraph (B)(2) to (E)(2);
• Language has been moved from paragraph (B)(4) to (E)(3);
• Language was added to paragraph (C) for clarity;
• The term "food assistance” was replaced with “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)”; and
• Minor grammatical changes for clarity.