Sec. 19.
(1) The family independence agency shall explore the establishment of a mail issuance program for recipients who are disabled, elderly, would have to travel more than 1 hour each way to a food stamp distribution site, or are otherwise unable to travel to a distribution site.
(2) The family independence agency shall assist county family independence agencies in establishing an authorized representative system to assist recipients who are unable to travel to food stamp distribution sites. The family independence agency shall cooperate with local organizations in order to establish such a system.
(3) The family independence agency shall monitor the on-line issuance program to determine if recipients are not receiving food stamps because they are unable to travel to distribution sites. The family independence agency shall make recommendations to the legislature to improve the distribution program and make it more accessible to eligible recipients who are unable to travel to distribution sites.
History: 1984, Act 387, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 89, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 387 of 1984 - State Food Stamp Distribution Act (400.751 - 400.770)
Section 400.751 - Short Title; Applicability of Act.
Section 400.752 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 400.753 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 400.754 - Definitions; D to R.
Section 400.756 - Standards and Criteria for Awarding Contracts.
Section 400.759 - Contract Requirements.
Section 400.760 - Cancellation of Contract; Notice; Grounds; Appeal.
Section 400.761 - Eligibility Days.
Section 400.762 - Relocation of Distribution Site; Cost.
Section 400.763 - Payment of Compensation to Distributor; Suspension of Payment.
Section 400.765 - Repealed. 2018, Act 306, Eff. Sept. 27, 2018.
Section 400.766 - Liability for Lost Coupons.
Section 400.767 - Distribution Areas to Which Act Applicable.
Section 400.768 - Compliance With Food Stamp Program.
Section 400.770 - Monitoring Committees; Establishment; Composition; Duties.