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MI HB5944
Bill
Status
3/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Brian Calley
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AI Summary
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Retailers accepting Michigan Bridge Card (food assistance) payments must verify the cardholder's identity at the time of purchase.
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Only individuals whose names appear on the Michigan Bridge Card are permitted to use that card for transactions.
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Identity verification must include examination of a Michigan operator's or chauffeur's license, state personal identification card, military identification card, or other bona fide picture identification.
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Retailers who violate this requirement are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00 per violation.
Legislative Description
Human services; food assistance; requirement for establishments accepting the bridge card to verify identity of user; establish, and provide penalties for noncompliance. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14k.
Human services, food assistance
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/11/2010
3/11/2010