FL H0701

Amends Florida Statutes section 402.82 to establish restrictions on use of electronic benefits transfer cards for food assistance and temporary cash assistance payments.

Prohibits electronic benefits transfer cards from being used or accepted at establishments licensed to sell distilled spirits, adult entertainment establishments, pari-mutuel facilities, slot machine facilities, unauthorized commercial bingo facilities, casinos, gaming facilities, or gambling facilities.

Grants the Department of Children and Families enforcement authority to develop minimum program requirements and enforcement procedures for the electronic benefits transfer program.

Requires the department to establish public-private contracts for electronic transfer of public assistance benefits.

Takes effect October 1, 2013.