SNAP Benefits Compliance Requirements When a grocery store or other type of business accept SNAP benefits for payment; there are certain laws they must follow. Even innocent mistakes could result in the business being given civil fines, Permanent Disqualification and in some cases subject to criminal charges. A business owner…
The U.S. Department of Agricultural Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or snap, is the primary food assistance program in the United States. Vendors or merchants are able to apply to participate in the program. If accepted, the merchants can sell certain foodstuffs to program participants via the snap EBT payment system….
Food Stamp Fraud: A Serious Crime with Consequences The Reality of SNAP Benefit Fraud It used to be easy for babysitters to collect payments for children in their care while their parent collected benefits in a neighboring state. It was easy to collect for three children when you only had…
It’s tough to imagine, but faulty clothing can cause serious injuries, and even possible death to kids. Most defective clothing cases are connected to one of two problems, either the clothing was manufactured in a means which can lead to the injury, or it’s made of material that could catch…
SNAP Benefits Trafficking remains the most serious offense an EBT retailer can be accused of. Interestingly, it is also the most common SNAP violation that the USDA charges. If you have been accused of trafficking in SNAP benefits at your store, the sanctions come harsh and swift, and criminal charges…