Consideration of whether a person performs or has performed an action that is lawful pursuant to section 18-18-434, article 170 of title 12, or article 50 of title 44 is not a requirement for eligibility for a public assistance program, unless consideration is required pursuant to federal law.

Source: L. 2023: Entire section added, (SB 23-290), ch. 249, p. 1421, § 39, effective July 1.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-170-109 (6) as it existed prior to 2023.

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