WIC Application Review.

(a)

A record of non-compliance with WIC Program contractual provisions and conditions set forth in 40735(b)(4) of these regulations or,

(b)

Prices for the WIC Program supplemental foods that have been determined by the Department to exceed those for similar markets in similar geographic areas or,

(c)

Limited stock or lack of specific WIC Program supplemental foods or,

(d)

Unusual or irregular hours or inaccessible location which are determined by the Department to be inconvenient for the customer or,

(e)

Failed to appear at scheduled vendor education group meetings or,

(f)

No visible or posted prices on WIC food items or,

(g)

No fixed store location to enable routine monitoring visits and in-store compliance purchases to verify compliance with WIC contractual requirements, such as home delivery operators or,

(h)

A conflict of interest with the local WIC agency or,

(i)

Misrepresented the facts on the food vendor application or,

(j)

An ownership interest in a market during a period for which a sanction is in effect, or during a period for which an audit claim is outstanding.