Maryland § 5-506
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-506, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
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(a) In this section, “standard utility allowance” means a Maryland Energy Assistance Program payment to a household that is at least $21 per year.
(b) (1) There is a Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the Department.
(2) The purpose of the Heat and Eat Program is to expand food access to households that are receiving or eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
(c) (1) A household is eligible to participate in the Heat and Eat Program if the household is eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under State and federal law.
(2) In determining the eligibility of a household to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, the Department shall apply a standard utility allowance to the shelter deduction that is used for the purpose of determining countable gross income for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility.
(d) The Department shall adopt regulations:
(1) to verify household eligibility for participation in the Heat and Eat Program; and
(2) otherwise necessary to carry out this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-506
What does Maryland Code § 5-506 cover?
Section 5-506 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-506?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-506" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-506 apply to my situation?
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