North Carolina § 108A-25 - 2. Exemption from limitations for individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies.

§ 108A-25. 2. Exemption from limitations for individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies.

Individuals convicted of Class H or I controlled substance felony offenses in this State shall be eligible to participate in the Work First Program and the food and nutrition services program: Six months after release from custody if no additional controlled substance felony offense is committed during that period and successful completion of or continuous active participation in a required substance abuse treatment program determined appropriate by the area mental health authority; or If not committed to custody, six months after the date of conviction if no additional controlled substance felony offense is committed during that period and successful completion of or continuous active participation in a required substance abuse treatment program determined appropriate by the area mental health authority. A county department of social services shall require individuals who are eligible for Work First Program assistance and electronic food and nutrition benefits pursuant to this section to undergo substance abuse treatment as a condition for receiving Work First Program or electronic food and nutrition benefits, if funds and programs are available and to the extent allowed by federal law. History (1997-443, s. 12.4; 2007-97, s. 4; 2008-187, s. 17.) Editor's Note. - This section was amended by Session Laws 2007-97, s. 4, in the coded bill drafting format provided by G.S. 120-20.1 . The redlining in the act resulted in the word "and" being duplicated in the introductory paragraph. Session Laws 2008-187, s. 17, amended the section by deleting the extra "and." Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2007-97, s. 4, effective June 20, 2007, substituted "and the food and nutrition services program" for "food stamp program" in the introductory paragraph and substituted "electronic food and nutrition" for "food stamp" twice in the concluding paragraph. Session Laws 2008-187, s. 17, effective August 7, 2008, deleted "and" following "Work First Program and" in the introductory paragraph.