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AZ HB2675
Bill
Status
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Dial
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3701 to expand the definition of unlawful use of food stamps to include using food stamps after an unlawful transfer by another person.
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Classifies unauthorized use of transferred food stamps as a class 5 felony, matching the penalty for counterfeiting or altering food stamps or electronic benefit transfer cards.
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Removes "impersonation" as a standalone fraudulent device from the statute while maintaining penalties for fraud through false statements, material omissions, or failure to disclose changes in circumstances.
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Updates terminology to refer to "supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits" in addition to "food stamps" to align with current federal program naming.
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Maintains existing penalty structure: class 1 misdemeanor for fraudulent food stamp use of $100 or less, class 6 felony for amounts over $100, and class 5 felony for counterfeiting, altering, or misappropriating food stamps or benefit cards.
Legislative Description
Food stamps; benefit cards; penalty
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/14/2011