SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM- SECTION 1000- GENERAL INFORMATION


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Part 820 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM- SECTION 1000- GENERAL INFORMATION
Type of Filing Amendment
Regulation Status Inactive
Effective 09/30/2009 to 10/01/2011

Regulation Authority:

RIGL 40-6-8

Purpose and Reason:

The Federal Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 changed the name of the federal Food Stamp Program to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Effective October 1, 2009, the name of the Food Stamp Program in Rhode Island will officially change to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Any references in the Rhode Island General Laws or the Department of Human Services Code of Rules to the Food Stamp Program or Food Stamps shall be a reference to and deemed to be applicable to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).