Section 1240-01-03-.08 - CITIZENSHIP(1) As a condition of eligibility to receive food stamps, an individual must be:(a) A citizen of the United States, or(b) A qualified alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as described in § 1240-1-3-.12. 1. The United States is defined as the 50 States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. In addition, nationals from American Samoa or Swain's Island are considered US citizens for eligibility purposes.2. An assistance group (AG) with a member who does not meet one of the above criteria will not prevent the remainder of the food stamp household from applying for benefits and, if eligible, receiving benefits.(2) As a condition of eligibility for cash assistance under a program authorized by Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, an individual must be: (a) A citizen of the United States, or(b) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing in the United States under color of law as described in § 1240-1-3-.12. 1. The United States is defined as the 50 States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. In addition, nationals from American Samoa or Swain's Island are considered US citizens for eligibility purposes.2. An ineligible alien will be excluded from the Families First assistance group, but may receive a grant for children in his/her care if they are eligible.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-03-.08
Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Repealed and new rule filed April 4, 1997; effective June 18, 1997.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 71-1-105, 71-3-157, and 71-3-158; PL 104-193; 7 C.F.R. 273.4; 45 C.F.R. 233.30.