Delaware § 524 - Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
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§ 524. Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Pursuant to the option granted the State by 21 U.S.C. § 862a(d)(1), an individual convicted under federal or state law of any offense which is classified as a felony by the law of the jurisdiction involved and which has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance shall be exempt from the prohibition contained in 21 U.S.C. § 862a(a) against eligibility for assistance under 42 U.S.C. § 601 et seq. if the individual is otherwise eligible for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funded program.
81 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 524 ("Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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