American Samoa § 46.4903 - Unauthorized possession of identification document.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4903 — Unauthorized possession of identification document., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.4903. Unauthorized possession of identification document.
(a) Any person who possesses for an unlawful purpose another person’s identification document issued by the American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is guilty of a violation of the Section and shall be punished for a class D felony. For purposes of this Section, “identification document” includes, but is not limited to, an authorization to participate in the American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or card or other document that identifies a person as being entitled to benefits in the American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). (b) Any person who possesses for an unlawful purpose another person’s identification document issued by the American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Program) is guilty of a violation of this section and shall be punished for a class D felony. For purposes of this section, “identification document” includes, but is not limited to, an authorization to participate in the American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) or card or other document that identifies a person as being entitled to benefits in the American Samoa Department of Human and Social Services American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp).
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.4903
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4903 cover?
Section 46.4903 ("Unauthorized possession of identification document.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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