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ID S1049

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 56-227D of Idaho Code to revise terminology and definitions related to unauthorized use of federal food stamps benefits
  • Makes it a misdemeanor to buy, receive, sell, give away, dispose of, exchange or barter federal food stamps benefits valued at $150 or less for non-food purposes
  • Makes it a felony to buy, receive, sell, give away, dispose of, exchange or barter federal food stamps benefits valued over $150 for non-food purposes
  • Exempts transactions involving food stamps benefits after they have been redeemed in accordance with state or federal law
  • Designates the director of the department of health and welfare to enforce this section in cooperation with local law enforcement and prosecuting agencies

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to public assistance law to revise terminology and to revise a definition.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE LAW

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 193 Effective: 07/01/11

4/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources3/15/2011
Health and Welfare1/27/2011

Full Bill Text

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