Section 112.55  Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Restrictions

a)         Benefits are not to be accessed via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) (see section 408(a)(12)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 USC 608(a)(12)(B)(iii)) at any prohibited location, which includes liquor stores (see section 408(a)(12)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act), gambling casinos (see section 408(a)(12)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act), or retail establishments that provide adult entertainment involving disrobing or nudity.

b)         For the first instance of prohibited access, the Department will issue a verbal warning.

c)         For each subsequent instance of prohibited access, cash assistance benefits will be reduced by one-half for one month.

(Source:  Added at 38 Ill. Reg. 18646, effective August 29, 2014)