WAC 388-446-0005   Disqualification period for cash assistance.  (1) An applicant or recipient who has been convicted of unlawful practices in obtaining cash assistance is disqualified from receiving further cash benefits if:

     (a) For TANF/SFA, the conviction was based on actions which occurred on or after May 1, 1997; or

     (b) For general assistance, the conviction was based on actions which occurred on or after July 23, 1995.

     (2) The disqualification period must be determined by the court and will be:

     (a) For a first conviction, no less than six months; and

     (b) For a second or subsequent conviction, no less than twelve months.

     (3) The disqualification applies only to the person convicted and begins on the date of conviction.

     (4) A recipient's cash benefits are terminated following advance or adequate notice requirements as specified in WAC 388-458-0030.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057. 04-13-097, § 388-446-0005, filed 6/21/04, effective 7/22/04; 98-16-044, § 388-446-0005, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98.]