82.12.0297 - Exemptions -- Use of food purchased with food stamps. - Washington Statutes

Exemptions — Use of food purchased with food stamps.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to the use of eligible foods which are purchased with coupons issued under the food stamp act of 1977 or food stamp or coupon benefits transferred electronically, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in RCW 82.12.0293.

     As used in this section, "eligible foods" shall have the same meaning as that established under federal law for purposes of the food stamp act of 1977.

[1998 c 79 § 19; 1987 c 28 § 2.]

Notes: Effective date -- 1987 c 28: See note following RCW 82.08.0297.