AB56-SA2,55,10 253.06 (3) (d) Each store operated by a business entity is a separate vendor for purposes of this section and is required to have a single, fixed location, except when the authorization of mobile stores is necessary to meet special needs in accordance with 7 CFR 246.4 (1) (14) (xiv). The department shall require that each store be authorized as a vendor separately from other stores operated by the business entity.

AB56-SA2,1914b Section 1914b. 253.06 (3m) (title) and (a) (intro.) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56-SA2,55,16 253.06 (3m) (title) Food Direct distribution centers. (a) (intro.) The department may contract for an alternative system of authorized approved food distribution with an entity other than a vendor only if the entity meets all of the following requirements:

AB56-SA2,1915b Section 1915b. 253.06 (3m) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56-SA2,55,24 253.06 (3m) (a) 4. The entity has an electronic benefit transfer-capable cash register system or payment device, approved by the department, that is able to accurately and securely obtain Women, Infants, and Children program food balances associated with the electronic benefit transfer card, maintain the necessary files, successfully complete Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer purchases, and process Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer payments.

AB56-SA2,1916b Section 1916b. 253.06 (3m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56-SA2,56,3 253.06 (3m) (b) The department shall redeem valid drafts may process a payment if submitted by a food direct distribution center that is authorized by the department under this subsection.

AB56-SA2,1917b Section 1917b. 253.06 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56-SA2,56,6 253.06 (4) (a) 1. Accept drafts or submit drafts a food instrument or submit a request to the department for redemption without authorization.

AB56-SA2,1918b Section 1918b. 253.06 (4) (a) 2. of the statutes is repealed.

AB56-SA2,1919b Section 1919b. 253.06 (4) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56-SA2,56,9 253.06 (4) (a) 2m. Engage in trafficking.

AB56-SA2,1920b Section 1920b. 253.06 (4) (a) 3. to 4. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56-SA2,56,13 253.06 (4) (a) 3. Accept a draft food instrument other than in exchange for authorized approved food that is provided by the person selected by the electronic benefit transfer cardholder.

AB56-SA2,56,16 3m. Provide authorized approved food or other commodities to a participant or proxy an electronic benefit transfer cardholder in exchange for a draft food instrument accepted by a 3rd party.

AB56-SA2,56,18 4. Enter on a draft Submit a payment request for a dollar amount that is higher than the actual retail price of the item for which the draft a food instrument was used.

AB56-SA2,1921b Section 1921b. 253.06 (4) (a) 5. of the statutes is repealed.

AB56-SA2,1922b Section 1922b. 253.06 (4) (a) 5m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56-SA2,56,22 253.06 (4) (a) 5m. Confiscate a food instrument or ask for or enter the electronic benefit transfer cardholder's personal identification number.

AB56-SA2,1923b Section 1923b. 253.06 (4) (a) 6. and 8. of the statutes are repealed.

AB56-SA2,1924b Section 1924b. 253.06 (4) (a) 9. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56-SA2,57,4 253.06 (4) (a) 9. Submit for redemption a draft Provide to someone other than the department a food instrument; a Women, Infants, and Children program electronic benefit transfer card; or food purchased with a food instrument for something of value.

AB56-SA2,1925b Section 1925b. 253.06 (4) (a) 10. of the statutes is repealed.

AB56-SA2,1926b Section 1926b. 253.06 (5) (a) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56-SA2,57,9 253.06 (5) (a) 1. Minimum qualification standards for the authorization of vendors and infant formula suppliers and for the awarding of a contract to an entity under sub. (3m).

AB56-SA2,57,11 2. Standards of operation for authorized vendors and infant formula suppliers and food direct distribution centers, including prohibited practices.

AB56-SA2,1927b Section 1927b. 253.06 (5) (b) 1. to 3. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56-SA2,57,14 253.06 (5) (b) 1. Denial of the application to be a participant or authorized vendor or infant formula supplier.

AB56-SA2,57,17 2. Suspension Summary suspension or termination of authorization for an authorized vendor or infant formula supplier or, in the case of a food direct distribution center, termination of the contract.