2C :20-36 Misuse of food stamp coupons, ATP card, benefit card, value equal or greater than $150.
2. If the face value of food stamp coupons or an ATP card or
benefit card is equal to or greater than $150, an individual shall be
guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if he purposely or knowingly and
without authorization:
a. Receives or uses the proceeds of
food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit card for which he has not
applied or has not been approved by the department to use;
b. Engages in any transaction to convert food stamp coupons or an
ATP card or benefit card to other property contrary to federal and State
government rules and regulations governing the Work First New Jersey
program, the federal food stamp program, the New Jersey Supplementary
Food Stamp Program, or any other program included in the electronic
benefit distribution system; or
c. Transfers food stamp
coupons or an ATP card or benefit card to another person who is not
lawfully entitled or approved by the department to use the coupons or
ATP card or benefit card.
