Section DHS 252.19 - Fraudulent activity(1) INDIVIDUAL. (a) An individual may be disqualified from the food stamp program for an IPV related to fraudulent EBT transactions. IPV is determined by an administrative disqualification hearing, court hearing, or disqualification agreement or waiver as provided in 7 CFR 273.16. An individual found guilty of an IPV is ineligible for one year for the first violation, 2 years for the second violation, and permanently for the third violation or for any violation involving the use of $500 or more worth of food stamps for purposes other than which they are intended.(b) Individuals may be fined, imprisoned or both for food stamp offenses as specified in s. 946.92, Stats., depending on the value of the food coupons and whether it is the first, second or subsequent offense.(c) The EBT card is a financial transaction card. Financial card crimes are described in s. 943.41, Stats. Any person violating the provisions of this section is subject to the penalties described therein.(2) RETAILER. A retail food store or authorized wholesale food concern may be disqualified from the food stamp program by FNS if the firm fails to handle EBT transactions in compliance with federal food stamp regulations. FNS may, in lieu of a disqualification, subject the firm to a civil money penalty. Refer to 7 CFR 278.6 for disqualification criteria and procedures.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 252.19
Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99.Amended by, correction in (1)(b) (Note) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720, eff.1/1/2016Amended by, correction in (1) (b) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register January 2016 No. 721, eff.2/1/2016