1. 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 [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] B. Obtains or possesses a public benefits instrument that was obtained without authorization of the agency issuing the instrument. [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] [PL 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; [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] B. The TANF program under Title 22, chapter 1053-B; [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] C. The statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under Title 22, section 3104; [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD).] D. The child care subsidies under Title 22, chapter 1052-A; or [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] E. The Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program of the United States Child Nutrition Act of 1966. [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD).] 3. Misuse of a public benefits instrument is a Class D crime. [PL 2011, c. 687, §1 (NEW).]
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