Denial of Authorization

Section 672 Section 672.225  Denial of Authorization a)         Application for Authorization as a WIC Retail Vendor shall be denied when the Secretary finds that an Applicant meets any of the criteria set forth in Section 672.220. b)         When the Secretary determines that the Application for Authorization as a WIC Retail Vendor is to be denied, the Department shall notify the Applicant.  The notice to the Applicant shall be in writing and shall include: 1)         A clear and concise statement of the basis for denial.  The statement shall include a citation to the USDA WIC Regulations, the Act, or the provisions of this Part for which the Application is being denied. 2)         A description of the right of the Applicant to appeal the denial of the Application within 15 calendar days after receipt of the letter and the right to a hearing pursuant to Section 672.600. 3)         A statement that the Applicant may not reapply again for a minimum 180 calendar days from the date of the notice.