Vermont § 1701 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1701 — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1701. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- (a) The State of Vermont may participate in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) pursuant to 7 U.S.C. chapter 51. The purpose of SNAP is to alleviate
hunger and malnutrition among households with low income by increasing their food
purchasing power and access to nutritious, safe food. (b) An individual domiciled in Vermont shall be exempt from the disqualification provided
for in 21 U.S.C. § 862a. (c) The Commissioner may adopt, amend, or repeal rules governing the operation of the
Program in the State pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25. (d) As used in this chapter, “Commissioner” means the Commissioner for Children and Families
and “Department” means the Department for Children and Families. (Added 1967, No. 147, § 2; amended 1969, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), eff. Feb. 16, 1970; 1973, No. 152 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. April 14, 1974; 1999, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 91, 140; 2009, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § E.322; 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 37, eff. May 20, 2014; 2017, No. 104 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1701
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1701 cover?
Section 1701 ("Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1701?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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