Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 234.12. Department to provide food programs

1. The department may enter into agreements with agencies of the federal government as necessary to make available to the people of this state any federal food programs which may, under federal laws and regulations, be implemented in this state. Each program shall be implemented in every county in the state, or in each county where implementation is permitted by federal laws and regulations.

2. The provisions of the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-193, § 115, shall not apply to an applicant for or recipient of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits in this state. However, the department may apply contingent eligibility requirements as provided under state law and allowed under federal law.

3. Upon request by the department, the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing shall conduct investigations into possible fraudulent practices, as described in section 234.13, relating to food programs administered by the department.