Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 5. |
Subtitle 54. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) |
Chapter 10.54.03. Retail Food and Pharmacy Vendors |
Sec. 10.54.03.14. Minimum Required Stock
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A. A food store or food store/pharmacy combination vendor shall maintain on the store premises, available for immediate purchase by a WIC participant during regular business hours, the following minimum required stock:
(1) Fluid milk:
(a) 4 gallons whole; and
(b) 10 gallons 1-percent or fat-free;
(2) 6 dozen medium or large white eggs;
(3) Domestic cheese:
(a) Four varieties;
(b) A total of 6 pounds;
(c) 8 or 16-ounce packages only; and
(d) Block or sliced;
(4) Unsweetened 100-percent juice:
(a) Two varieties; and
(b) Six 64-ounce containers;
(5) Frozen concentrate unsweetened 100-percent fruit juice:
(a) Two varieties; and
(b) Six 11.5-12-ounce cans;
(6) 32 total infant fruits and vegetables:
(a) Two varieties of each;
(b) 16 4-ounce containers of each; and
(c) Plain, a combination of fruits, a combination of vegetables, or a combination of fruits and vegetables;
(7) Infant meats:
(a) Six 2.5-ounce jars; and
(b) One variety of plain meat;
(8) Dry cereal:
(a) Corn, wheat, oats, or rice:
(i) Six 12-ounce or larger containers; and
(ii) Two varieties;
(b) Whole grain wheat or oats:
(i) Six 12-ounce or larger containers; and
(ii) Two varieties; and
(c) At least one hot cereal in an 11.8-ounce container or larger;
(9) Infant cereal:
(a) Six 8-ounce or 16-ounce containers dry;
(b) Two varieties; and
(c) At least one variety of rice;
(10) Peanut butter:
(a) One brand; and
(b) Six 1618-ounce containers;
(11) Beans:
(a) Three 1-pound bags dry type in two varieties; and
(b) 12 15-16-ounce packed in water cans in three varieties;
(12) Canned fish:
(a) 30-ounces total and packed in water; and
(b) Two varieties of:
(i) Canned chunk light tuna in 56-ounce cans;
(ii) Pink salmon in 57.5-ounce cans; and
(iii) Sardines in 3.75-ounce cans;
(13) Fruits and vegetables:
(a) A total value of $32;
(b) Two varieties of fruits, fresh, whole or cut, loose or prepackaged, frozen or canned; and
(c) Two varieties of vegetables, fresh, whole or cut, loose or prepackaged, frozen or canned;
(14) Bread, rolls, tortillas, pasta, and rice in two varieties and a total of 4 pounds:
(a) 100 percent whole grain or whole wheat bread, 16-ounce packages;
(b) 100 percent whole grain or whole wheat rolls, 15-16-ounce packages;
(c) Dry, plain brown rice, 16-ounce packages;
(d) Soft corn or whole wheat tortillas, 16-ounce packages; or
(e) Whole grain or whole wheat pasta, 16-ounce packages; and
(15) Infant formula:
(a) 27 12.4-ounce containers, or containers of the currently authorized size, of powdered infant formula as specified by the WIC infant formula rebate contract; and
(b) Four 12.4-ounce containers, or containers of the currently authorized size, of soy-based powdered infant formula as specified by the WIC infant formula rebate contract.
B. A pharmacy only or food store/pharmacy combination vendor shall provide special formulas, or WIC-eligible medical foods within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, for a request by a participant or the Program.