525 Definition of an Intentional Program Violation (IPV)

For purposes of determining at an ADH whether or not an IPV was committed, an IPV is any action taken by an individual for the purpose of establishing or maintaining SNAP eligibility or for increasing or preventing a reduction in the allotment amount which is committed knowingly, willfully, and/or with deceitful intent. Examples of IPVs include, but are not limited to: (A) Making a false statement(s) to the Department, either orally or in writing, to obtain or maintain SNAP benefits to which the household is not entitled; (B) Concealing information to obtain or maintain SNAP benefits to which the household is not entitled; (C) Making a false or misleading statement(s) or misrepresentation(s) to conceal or withhold facts to obtain or maintain SNAP benefits to which the household is not entitled; (D) Altering or transacting SNAP benefits to obtain benefits to which the household is not entitled; (E) Using SNAP benefits to buy nonfood items such as alcohol or tobacco; (F) Using or possessing improperly obtained SNAP benefits; (G) Trading or trafficking (buying or selling) SNAP benefits; or (H) Intentionally committing any act which violates the state regulations.