Section 470IAC6-5-2. Work registration

   (a) At initial application for food stamp benefits, the eligibility worker will work register each assistance group member unless that member is exempt.

  (b) Exemptions from work registration are limited to those found at 7 CFR 273.7(b)(1).

  (c) A copy of the work:

(1) registration form; and

(2) registrant's responsibilities and rights;

will be provided to the interviewee.

  (d) The interviewee shall be responsible for informing all registered assistance unit members of their responsibilities and rights after the forms are mailed to the casehead.

  (e) Work registration requirements shall be reviewed at each recertification point to determine the need for registration by assistance unit members.

  (f) There are no acceptable reasons for failure to work register after the interviewee is notified of the requirement to do so, other than a subsequent occurrence that rendered the individual exempt from registration. (Division of Family Resources; 470 IAC 6-5-2; filed Jul 16, 1987, 2:00 p.m.: 10 IR 2666; filed Jun 2, 1988, 8:35 a.m.: 11 IR 3552; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Oct 24, 2007, 11:25 a.m.: 20071121-IR-470070448RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-470080278FRA; readopted filed Aug 23, 2013, 3:36 p.m.: 20130918-IR-470130306RFA)