Common use of THE DEPARTMENT SHALL Clause in Contracts

THE DEPARTMENT SHALL. a. Operate the FMNP in accordance with the requirements of 7 CFR § 248, 7 CFR § 249, WAC 246-780 and this Agreement. b. Cooperate with DSHS in administration of the SFMNP. c. Assign identification numbers to authorized farmers markets, farm stores, and growers. d. Provide the Contractor with market reports listing authorized growers. e. Provide in-person training to market managers who have not previously participated in the program. f. Provide FMNP materials explaining program requirements to growers and market managers. g. Contract with local WIC agencies to distribute WIC FMNP checks to WIC customers. DSHS retains responsibility for distribution of SFMNP checks. h. Ensure prompt payment of valid FMNP checks that are properly stamped and redeemed. i. Monitor authorized farmers markets, farm stores, and growers for FMNP compliance with FMNP regulations and this agreement. j. Provide technical assistance to farmers markets, farm stores, and growers on how to comply with program rules, regulations and procedures. k. Notify farmers markets, farm stores, and growers of any FMNP violations that are subject to sanctions. l. Sanction, farmers markets, farm stores, and growers that violate FMNP or SFMNP requirements.