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STATE OF ARKANSAS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES REVISED 2023 Page 42 of 46 19.1 Implementation Steps The Division of Workforce Services implemented the following steps to restrict the use of TANF EBT cards at the specified establishments. These steps included: Step One – Establishment Identification: ¾ Documentation of those establishments identified as “liquor stores” by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Enforcement Division. ¾ Documentation of those establishments identified as “gaming establishments” by the Arkansas Racing Commission. ¾ Documentation of those establishments identified as “adult entertainment establishments” by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Enforcement Division It must be noted that “casinos” are legally allowed to operate in the following counties in the State of Arkansas: Crittenden, Garland, Jefferson, and Pope. Two establishments, Southland Greyhound Park and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming, are statutorily allowed to have gaming on their premises in addition to dog and horse racing. Additionally, casinos are located in the adjoining states of Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi. These casinos have been identified and transactions in these establishments will be monitored. Step Two – Federal Restrictions - Merchant Notification: ¾ Sent a letter to the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Enforcement Division soliciting their assistance in informing establishments of the federal restrictions regarding the use of TANF EBT cards in their locations. Step Three – Federal Restrictions - Participant Notification: ¾ Sent a letter to all current TANF participants advising them of the federal restrictions regarding the use of TANF EBT cards in these locations. ¾ Incorporated information regarding the federal restrictions on the use of TANF EBT cards in the initial assessment process for all new TANF participants. Additionally, participants were required to sign an acknowledgement that they were aware of the EBT restrictions as well as the consequences for utilizing their EBT cards at restricted establishments.