AB 2280 Summary

• Requires the State Department of Public Health to provide written notice to WIC Program retail food vendors within 30 days after completing an initial investigation that identifies a violation requiring pattern establishment for sanctions.

• Mandates the written notice be delivered to vendors at least 30 days before conducting a second investigation to establish a pattern of violations.

• Requires notices to include a description of the initial violation and may include information to assist vendors in taking corrective action, including a 60-day window containing the violation date.

• Defines "violation" as violations set forth in Section 246.2 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

• Declares the Legislature's intent to clarify existing law through these notice and timing requirements.