Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-65.46

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-65.46 - Disqualifications

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these rules, SNAP violation disqualifications for persons who are not participating in SNAP shall be imposed in the same manner as program violation disqualifications are imposed for persons who are participating in SNAP.

(1)First and second violations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these rules or regulations, the disqualification penalty for a first intentional program violation shall be one year except for those first violations involving a controlled substance. The disqualification penalty for a second intentional violation and any first violation involving a controlled substance shall be two years.

(2)Conviction on trafficking in SNAP benefits. The penalty for any individual convicted of trafficking in SNAP benefits of $500 or more shall be permanent disqualification.

(3)Receiving or attempting to receive multiple benefits. An individual found to have made a fraudulent statement or representation with respect to identity or residency in order to receive multiple benefits shall be ineligible to participate in SNAP for a period of ten years.

(4)Conviction of trading firearms, ammunition or explosives for benefits. The penalty for any individual convicted of trading firearms, ammunition or explosives for SNAP benefits shall be permanent disqualification.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-65.46

Amended by IAB October 5, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 7, effective 12/1/2022