(1) Authorized vendors shall:

(a) Comply with the terms and conditions of their contracts;

(b) Continue to meet the vendor selection criteria in WAC 246-790-077 throughout the term of the contract;

(c) Notify the department prior to ownership changes;

(d) Notify the department prior to store closures;

(e) Notify the department prior to changing telephone numbers or electronic mailing addresses;

(f) Safeguard WIC client-related data; and

(g) Comply with corrective action requested by the department or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

(2) An authorized vendor may reapply at the time of contract expiration; however, neither the department nor the vendor has an obligation to enter into a subsequent contract.