A State or political subdivision of a State is authorized to require an applicant for State and local public benefits (as defined in section 1621(c) of this title) to provide proof of eligibility.
8 U.S.C. § 1625
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EFFECTIVE DATESection effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in the enactment of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-193 see section 5308 of Pub. L. 105-33 set out as an Effective Date of 1997 Amendment note under section 1612 of this title.