HAR §17-681-25. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: “Authorized representative" means a person designated in writing by the head of the household, the spouse, or other responsible household member, to act on behalf of a household in applying for program benefits, and in accessing the household’s EBT SNAP benefits. An authorized representative also means a private nonprofit organization or institution conducting a drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation center, or a public or private nonprofit group living arrangement whose residents are blind or disabled recipients of benefits under title II or title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§401-433; 1381-1383), which will act on behalf of households who reside at the centers in applying for and obtaining SNAP benefits. “Certification period" means a definite period of time established by the branch during which the household shall be eligible for program benefits unless notified otherwise through appropriate notification procedures. §17-681-26 681-11 “Head of household" means the person normally designated as the head by a household or designated as the head by the branch. “Recertification" means a redetermination of the household's eligibility to continue to receive program benefits beyond the current certification period. “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" or “SNAP" means the nutrition assistance program formerly known as the food stamp program". [Eff 3/19/93; am and comp 6/24/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 7 C.F.R. §§273.1, 273.10(f), 273.14, 274.7)