In general
Except as provided in paragraph (4), a State agency shall permanently disqualify from participation in the program authorized under this section a vendor convicted of—
(A)#
trafficking in food instruments (including any voucher, draft, check, or access device (including an electronic benefit transfer card or personal identification number) issued in lieu of a food instrument under this section); or
(B)#
selling firearms, ammunition, explosives, or controlled substances (as defined in section 802 of title 21 ) in exchange for food instruments (including any item described in subparagraph (A) issued in lieu of a food instrument under this section).