Section 5-504 - Prohibited acts.
§ 5-504. Prohibited acts.
(a) Sale or purchase of food stamp program benefits.- A person may not sell or purchase food stamp program benefits unless otherwise authorized by law.
(b) Merchandise purchased with food stamp program benefits.- A person may not knowingly buy or sell merchandise that has been purchased with food stamp program benefits.
(c) Penalty - Value at least $1,000.- If the value of the money or goods involved is $1,000 or more, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction:
(1) is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; and
(2) shall make full restitution of the money or goods unlawfully received or perform community service, as determined by the court.
(d) Penalty - Value less than $1,000.- If the value of the money or goods involved is less than $1,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:
(1) is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(2) shall make full restitution of the money or goods unlawfully received or perform community service, as determined by the court.
[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 89; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]