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) Food 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.

These rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 11/01/2021.

Chapter 6000

5101:4-6-11 "Food assistance: determining eligibility of assistance groups with income from self-employment."

This rule describes how to determine eligibility of assistance groups with income from self-employment.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Paragraph (A)(2) was amended for clarity;
• The term "food assistance" was replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)";
• Paragraph (C)(2)(a)(xii) was removed as it describes a type of exempt income which should treated in accordance with rule 5101:4-4-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code;
• Language was added to new paragraph (C)(2)(a)(xii) to provide an example of what is considered allowable business transportation costs; and
• Minor language changes for clarity.