Michigan § 400.14m - Federal ineligibility for food assistance for convictions of certain felonies; state op-out.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 400.14m — Federal ineligibility for food assistance for convictions of certain felonies; state op-out., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 400.14m. Federal ineligibility for food assistance for convictions of certain felonies; state op-out.

Sec. 14m.

According to the option granted to this state by 21 USC 862a(d)(1), an individual convicted under federal or state law of a felony involving possession, distribution, or use of a controlled substance is exempt from the prohibition contained in 21 USC 862a(a) against eligibility for food assistance program benefits for those convictions.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 400.14m

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 400.14m cover?

Section 400.14m ("Federal ineligibility for food assistance for convictions of certain felonies; state op-out.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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Is this the official text of Michigan law?

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