February 17, 2009, Introduced by Reps. Switalski, Tlaib, Durhal, Geiss, Stanley, Simpson, Roberts, Liss and Smith and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled
"The social welfare act,"
(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 14k. A retailer or merchant shall not buy or sell food
stamp benefits for cash or other items besides eligible food. A
retailer or merchant who violates this section is subject to a fine
of up to $5,000.00 for each offense. The provisions of this section
do not preclude prosecution or other action under any other
criminal or civil statute.