§905-C. Misuse of public benefits instrument
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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).]