Section 1111.2. Notification of appeal rights

(a) At the time of the denial of an application to become a participant, removal from the WIC Program as a participant, or placement on a waiting list to become a participant, the local agency shall inform in writing the adult applicant or participant, or the parent or guardian of a child or infant applicant or participant, of the right to appeal the decision, of the method by which an appeal may be filed, and that any positions or arguments on behalf of the applicant or participant may be presented personally or by an authorized representative, such as a relative, friend, legal counsel or other spokesperson. The expiration of the participant’s certification period occurs automatically and is not appealable.

(b) The local agency shall use forms provided by the Department to provide notice of appeal rights to the adult applicant or participant, or the parent or guardian of an infant or child applicant or participant.