# Ind. Code § 16-35-1.5-6: Rules and regulations; penalties and sanctions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T16_A35_C1.5_S16-35-1.5-6

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 16-35-1.5-6
- **Heading:** Rules and regulations; penalties and sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 16 / Article 35 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 16-35-1.5-6

## Text

Sec. 6. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 specifying a system of civil penalties and other sanctions for failure to comply with a WIC vendor agreement under the WIC program or federal regulations under 7 CFR 246. The severity of a sanction must be consistent with the type and frequency of the violation, and may include suspension or termination from the WIC program and civil penalties.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-2.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.171-2025, SEC.12.

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