SECTION 310:410-3-55. Notice of violation

(a)   Each notice of violation shall be in writing and shall contain the following information:

(1)   a description of the nature of the violation;

(2)   a citation of the specific provision of the USDA WIC Regulations, or this part, which the department believes has been violated;

(3)   a statement of the level of violation as determined by the department;

(4)   a statement that the department may take additional action under the Act or this part, including termination of WIC vendor authorization and the WIC vendor agreement, and/or an assessment of penalties;

(5)   a description of the vendor's right to appeal the notice within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the notice and the right to request a hearing; and

(6)   the effective date for any proposed adverse action against a vendor.

(b)   Hearings under this section shall be conducted in accord with OAC 310:002 and the Administrative Procedures Act.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4203, eff 8-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 3823, eff 7-11-94; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 3049, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 741, eff 5-12-05]