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Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A. Maine Criminal Code § 905-C. Misuse of public benefits instrument

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

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

B. Obtains or possesses a public benefits instrument that was obtained without authorization of the agency issuing the instrument.

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;

B. The TANF program under Title 22, chapter 1053-B;

C. The statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under Title 22, section 3104;

D. The child care subsidies under Title 22, chapter 1052-A; or

E. The Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program of the United States Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

3. Misuse of a public benefits instrument is a Class D crime.

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