Section 905-C - Misuse of public benefits instrument1. A person is guilty of misuse of a public benefits instrument if the person knowingly: A. Transfers a public benefits instrument without authorization of the agency issuing the instrument; or [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).]B. Obtains or possesses a public benefits instrument that was obtained without authorization of the agency issuing the instrument. [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).] [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).]
2. As used in this section, "public benefits instrument" means electronic benefits transfer cards, coupons, vouchers and any other means for distributing benefits from the following programs: A. The municipal general assistance program under Title 22, chapter 1161; [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).]B. The TANF program under Title 22, chapter 1053-B; [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).]C. The statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under Title 22, section 3104; [2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2(AMD).]D. The child care subsidies under Title 22, chapter 1052-A; or [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).]E. The Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program of the United States Child Nutrition Act of 1966. [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).] [2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2(AMD).]
3. Misuse of a public benefits instrument is a Class D crime. [2011, c. 687, §1(NEW).]
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 398,§ OO-2, eff. 7/1/2021.Added by 2012, c. 687,§ 1, eff. 8/30/2012.