(a) The department shall
(1) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the food stamp program;
(2) cooperate with the federal government and do all things necessary to continue state eligibility under the food stamp program;
(3) comply with the requirements of 7 U.S.C. 2011 - 2036 (Food Stamp Program).
(b) The department may designate and change areas in the state in which the food stamp program shall be carried out.