as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/20/2011 11:17am
A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying MFIP electronic benefit transfers;
requiring photo identification; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section
256J.39, by adding subdivisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 256J.39, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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(a) MFIP recipients are prohibited
from using MFIP monthly cash assistance payments issued in the form of an electronic
benefits transfer to purchase tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, as defined in section
340A.101, subdivision 2, or lottery tickets.
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(b) MFIP recipients are prohibited from withdrawing MFIP monthly cash assistance
payments issued in the form of an electronic benefits transfer from an automatic teller
machine or from receiving cash back from vendors.
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(c) MFIP recipients are prohibited from using MFIP monthly cash assistance
payments issued in the form of an electronic benefits transfer at vendors located outside
of Minnesota.
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Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 256J.39, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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Cashiers at points-of-sale
shall request photo identification when an MFIP electronic benefits transfer card is
presented.
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