| Action Summary | The intent of the proposed action is to amend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) regulation by adding penalties for persons violating spending restrictions. The Code of Virginia, § 63.2-621, states that TANF recipients may not access TANF benefits through electronic transactions for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets, or sexually explicit visual materials. In addition, TANF electronic benefit transactions shall not take place in any government store established for the sale of alcoholic beverages, any establishment in which pari-mutuel wagering or charitable gaming is conducted, an establishment in which tattooing or body-piercing is performed, or any establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment. The regulation will provide for the imposition of penalties for violation of the provisions of the Code of Virginia § 63.2-621. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [003915] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Mark Golden / Program Manager |
| Address: |
Division of Benefit Programs 801 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | mark.golden@dss.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)726-7385 FAX: (804)726-7357 TDD: ()- |