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GA HB138
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Welch
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AI Summary
- Prohibits TANF cash assistance from being used at liquor stores, adult entertainment venues, sexually-oriented retail stores, tobacco shops, and tattoo/body piercing establishments, effective January 1, 2015
- Bans recipients from using cash assistance to purchase lottery tickets, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, pornographic materials, tattoos or body piercings, gambling, or gift cards
- Requires prohibited establishments to register annually with the Department of Revenue by January 31 and to post 6-by-8-inch signs at entrances and ATMs informing patrons that cash assistance use is prohibited, with signage requirements set to expire January 1, 2018
- Imposes a $250.00 fine per violation on employees of prohibited establishments who knowingly accept cash assistance transactions, and requires establishments with two or more violations in a calendar year to install technology blocking EBT card transactions or face additional $250.00 fines per violation
- Directs the department to operate a toll-free telephone number and website for reporting suspected violations, and requires a report to the Governor and legislative leaders by December 31, 2014, on technology-based enforcement methods and associated costs
Legislative Description
Temporary assistance; use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; prohibit
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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