Virginia § 63.2-621 - Restrictions on use of TANF cash assistance

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-621 — Restrictions on use of TANF cash assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 63.2-621. Restrictions on use of TANF cash assistance

Recipients of TANF benefits pursuant to this chapter shall not access TANF cash benefits through an electronic benefit transaction (i) for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets, or sexually explicit visual materials as defined in § 18.2-374.1; (ii) in any transaction in any (a) government store established for the sale of alcoholic beverages, (b) establishment in which pari-mutuel wagering or charitable gaming is conducted, or (c) establishment in which tattooing or body-piercing, as defined in § 54.1-700, is performed for hire or consideration; or (iii) in any establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers or other individuals connected with the business appear nude or partially nude.

2013, cc. 160, 733.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-621

What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-621 cover?

Section 63.2-621 ("Restrictions on use of TANF cash assistance") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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