{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-195-360","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-195-360","heading":"Selection decisions","body":"A.    Every three years, currently authorized retailers shall reapply for WIC program authorization. Retailers must meet all general requirements for authorization as established in 12VAC5-195-300.\n\nB.  The state agency shall review the qualifications of retailer applicants before making authorization selection decisions. Mandatory women and infant food and formula items sold at authorized retailers and retailer applicants shall be used for pricing analysis purposes. Authorized retailers and applicants must qualify under the price competitive category of 40 or higher in order to be selected for authorization.\n\nC. If a  retailer or applicant is not  selected for program authorization, then the  retailer may not apply again  during the six months after being denied authorization.  The state WIC director or designee may grant exceptions to the six month requirement if inadequate participation would exist if the retailer's authorization was not considered.\n\nD. The state agency shall send all authorized  retailers and applicants a written notice  of their selection status. All  retailers and applicants  denied WIC Program authorization shall also receive information that explains their right to appeal the state agency's administrative decision.\n\nE. The state agency  shall not maintain an applicant waiting list.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 195. Virginia WIC Program","Part III. Retailer Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter195/section360/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:01Z","sha256":"9a4d3140b889730113267d24156739b5bcd511f5b557d2c7bd452ac768d5e824","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-195-350","next":"us-va/12vac5-195-370"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}