Mississippi § 43-12-23 - Broad-based categorical eligibility.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-12-23 — Broad-based categorical eligibility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-12-23. Broad-based categorical eligibility.
In no case shall categorical eligibility under 7 USC Section 2014(a) or 7 CFR Section 273.2(j)(2)(iii) be granted for any noncash, in-kind or other benefit unless expressly required by federal law for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Human Services shall not apply gross income standards for food assistance higher than the standards specified in 7 USC Section 2014(c) unless expressly required by federal law. Categorical eligibility exempting households from such gross income standards requirements shall not be granted for any noncash, in-kind or other benefit, unless expressly required by federal law.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-12-23 cover?
Section 43-12-23 ("Broad-based categorical eligibility.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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