WAC 246-780-022. Authorized farmers market minimum requirements

The authorized farmers' market must:

(1) Comply with the FMNP requirements and the terms and conditions of their contract;

(2) Accept training and technical assistance on FMNP requirements from department staff;

(3) Provide in person training to authorized growers, market employees and volunteers on FMNP requirements including, but not limited to: Eligible foods, electronic benefits redemption procedures, civil rights requirements, and the complaint process;

(4) Be accountable for the actions of employees and volunteers;

(5) Keep a current list of authorized growers, including the authorized grower's name and business address;

(6) Ensure that WIC FMNP, SFMNP benefits, and WIC CVBs are accepted only for locally grown eligible foods;

(7) Ensure authorized growers have and display the "WIC Farmers Market Benefits Welcome Here" sign each day;

(8) Comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws;

(9) Ensure that participants receive the same courtesies as other customers;

(10) Provide the department, upon request, with any information it has available regarding its participation in the WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and SFMNP;

(11) Keep participant information confidential;

(12) Allow the department to monitor the authorized farmers market for compliance with FMNP requirements;

(13) Notify the department immediately if authorized farmers market operations cease; and

(14) Notify the department immediately of any authorized farmers market, authorized grower or authorized farm store suspected of noncompliance with WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and SFMNP requirements.