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Maryland Code, Human Services § 5-501

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) The Department may implement a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in accordance with the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

(2) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program shall include:

(i) a Restaurant Meals Program in accordance with § 5-505 of this subtitle; and

(ii) a Heat and Eat Program in accordance with § 5-506 of this subtitle.

(b) The State shall bear the nonfederal portion of the administrative costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for each county.

(c) Each local department shall administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:

(1) under the supervision and control of the Department; and

(2) in accordance with the regulations of the Department and federal law.

(d) If a household includes an individual who is at least 60 years old and receives a federally funded benefit in an amount less than $50 per month under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the State shall provide a supplement to increase the total benefit to $50 per month.

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