This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP-EBT Authorized Retailers Must Comply with the SNAP Equal Treatment Rule.
This retailer notice serves as a reminder that SNAP retailers that it is a program violation to accept SNAP benefits for foods and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana.
This SNAP retailer notice emphasizes Secretary Rollins and FNS are committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in all USDA programs. We are equally committed to taking swift action aimed at eliminating fraud occurring in the SNAP retailer community and rooting out bad actors who take advantage of the taxpayer’s generosity.
Congress passed a law in late 2022 to help SNAP participants who are victims of card skimming, cloning and other similar methods. To implement this new law, states are worked quickly to develop and implement processes to help people whose SNAP benefits were stolen seek and obtain relief. FNS lists approved state plans on this page. Congressional authority to replace stolen benefits expired on December 20, 2024.
FNS monitors SNAP-authorized retailers and transaction data and investigates potential concerns as illustrated in this SNAP infographic highlighting retailer compliance.
SNAP retailer notice to protect SNAP customers from card skimming at their point of sale.
SNAP retailer notice to not buy store inventory with SNAP benefits. This is trafficking and it is illegal.
SNAP retailer notice to only accept SNAP benefits for allowable items.
SNAP retailer notice that customers must use their SNAP EBT benefits to buy SNAP eligible foods or drinks.
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