Section 441.65.46. Disqualifications.

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

       65.46(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.

       65.46(2) Conviction on trafficking in food assistance benefits. The penalty for any individual convicted of trafficking in food assistance benefits of $500 or more shall be permanent disqualification.

       65.46(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 the food assistance program for a period of ten years.

       65.46(4) Fleeing felons and probation or parole violators. Rescinded IAB 10/3/01, effective 10/1/01.

       65.46(5) Conviction of trading firearms, ammunition or explosives for benefits. The penalty for any individual convicted of trading firearms, ammunition or explosives for food assistance benefits shall be permanent disqualification.