HAR §17-601-7. Dissemination of material

All material sent or distributed to applicants, recipients, or purchase of service providers, including material enclosed in envelopes containing checks, shall be limited to the administration of support services, §17-601-7 601-14 financial assistance and food stamp programs specified in section 17-601-1. (1) Mailing or distribution of holiday greetings, general public announcements, voting information, and alien registration notices shall be prohibited. (2) Material relating to the health and welfare of applicants and recipients, such as announcement of free medical exams, availability of surplus food, and consumer protection information may be mailed or distributed. (3) Only the names of the persons directly connected with the administration of the financial assistance, food stamp, and support services programs and identified in an official capacity with the DHS-BESSD shall be contained in material sent or distributed to applicants, recipients, and providers. [Eff 7/19/82; am and comp 3/19/93; am 8/1/94; am and comp 7/18/05 ] (Auth: HRS §§346-10, 346- 14; 42 U.S.C. §601-610; 45 C.F.R. §205.50) (Imp: HRS §§346-10, 346-14; 42 U.S.C. §601- 610; 45 C.F.R. §§205.50, 1391.3; 42 C.F.R. §307)