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The SNAP IPV disqualification and the IPV collection should begin the month after the notice of disqualification is sent to the AG. See Manual Section 4630.15.00 regarding time limits for sending the notice of disqualification. An exception exists for court determined IPV's. If the court does not specify the date a disqualification is to begin, the disqualification is to be imposed within forty- five (45) days of the decision date. See Manual Section 4610.25.00 for TANF court determined fraud penalties. 4215.45.00 ADMINISTRATIVE DISQUALIFICATION PERIODS

The length of disqualification for an IPV will be determined as follows: (f40)

For SNAP: • One year for the first violation; • Two years for the second violation; • Permanently for the third violation; • Two years for a first finding by a court for purchasing a controlled substance with SNAP benefits; • Ten years for a finding that a fraudulent statement or representation about identity or place of residence was made in order to receive duplicate benefits (there do not have to be benefits issued in order for this rule to apply). • Unsuccessful attempts to commit fraud in this manner will be dealt with in the same manner as successful attempts; • Permanently for a conviction(s) of trafficking offense of $500 or more (this rule applies whether the trafficking of $500 occurred in a single transaction or multiple transactions); • Permanently for the second finding by a court for purchasing a controlled substance with SNAP benefits; or • Permanently for the first finding by a court for purchasing firearms, ammunition, or explosives with SNAP benefits.

For TANF: • First occurrence results in a six-month disqualification; • Second occurrence results in a twelve-month disqualification; • Third occurrence results in permanent TANF ineligibility.

Note: A court-imposed disqualification period different from the above listed periods would take precedence and supersede any administratively established disqualification period.

In instances where the court does not determine a period of ineligibility, the following penalties are to be applied(f40a): • For an individual who is convicted of a misdemeanor; o The first occurrence will result in a twelve (12) month disqualification; o the second occurrence will result in a twelve (12) month disqualification; o the third occurrence will result in a permanent disqualification. • For an individual who is convicted of a felony; o The first occurrence will result in a ten (10) year disqualification; o the second occurrence will result in a ten (10) year disqualification;