(1) Individual.
- (a) An individual may be disqualified from the FoodShare program for an IPV related to fraudulent EBT transactions. IPV is determined by an administrative disqualification hearing, court hearing, or disqualification agreement or waiver as provided in 7 CFR 273.16. An individual found guilty of an IPV is ineligible for one year for the first violation, 2 years for the second violation, and permanently for the third violation or for any violation involving the use of $500 or more worth of FoodShare benefits for purposes other than which they are intended.
- (b) Individuals may be fined, imprisoned or both for FoodShare offenses as specified in s. 946.92, Stats., depending on the value of the food coupons and whether it is the first, second or subsequent offense.
- (c) The EBT card is a financial transaction card. Financial card crimes are described in s. 943.41, Stats. Any person violating the provisions of this section is subject to the penalties described therein.
- (2) Retailer. In accordance with 7 CFR 278.6, a retail food store or authorized wholesale food concern may be disqualified from the FoodShare program or subjected to a monetary penalty by FNS for failing to comply with federal SNAP regulations.
History
History: Cr. Register, August, 1999, No. 524, eff. 9-1-99; correction in (1) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2016 No. 721; CR 25-055: am. (1) (a), (b), (2) Register February 2026 No. 842, eff. 3-1-26.