Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 301 - SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RULES
FS-200's
200 - APPLICATION PROCESS
Section 144-301-200-FS 222-3 - Applicant/Authorized Representative
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Applicant - The person in whose name the application is made and in whose name the FS coupons will be mailed.
2. Authorized Representative - A responsible non-household member, designated by the head of the household, or another responsible adult member of the household, to act on behalf of the participating household.
NOTE: With the exception of residents of drug and alcohol treatment centers, an authorized representative must be designated in writing by a responsible household member.
An authorized representative must be aware of relevant household circumstances.
WHO CANNOT BE AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
1. State employees involved in the certification and/or issuance process;
2. retailers who are authorized to accept FS coupons;
3. individuals disqualified for an intentional program violation during their disqualification period, unless no one else is available.
