Indiana § 12-14-30-10 - Prohibition on purchasing candy and soft drinks
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§ 12-14-30-10. Prohibition on purchasing candy and soft drinks
Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "candy" means a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. The term does not include any preparation requiring refrigeration.
(b) As used in this section, "soft drink" means nonalcoholic beverages that contain natural or artificial sweeteners. The term does not include beverages that contain milk or milk products, soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes, or are exclusively naturally sweetened using natural vegetable or fruit juice.
(c) A SNAP recipient may not use SNAP benefits to purchase candy or soft drinks.
(d) If the office of the secretary determines that a waiver or authorization by a federal agency is needed to implement this section, the office of the secretary shall request the necessary waiver or authorization.
As added by P.L.63-2026, SEC.7.
IC 12-14-31Chapter 31. Child Care and Development Fund Program Eligibility
12-14-31-1"CCDF program" 12-14-31-2Additional income exemption for CCDF program eligibility 12-14-31-3CCDF eligibility for child care employees 12-14-31-4CCDF program eligibility of foster parent household 12-14-31-5Allocation of vouchers to foster parent households
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12-14-30-10 ("Prohibition on purchasing candy and soft drinks") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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