EBT restrictions (North Carolina)
| Submitted | April 25, 2017 |
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From: Vanessa Nason
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to North Carolina Public Records Law (G.S. §§ 132-1 through 132-10), I hereby request the following documents:
–Specific foods, products, or services that cannot be purchased using EBT cards
–Types of establishments that do not accept EBT cards (for example, jewelry stores, firearms dealers, etc.)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Knight, Mercedes
Dear Ms. Vanessa Mason,
I'm contacting you in reference to your public records request below:
Pursuant to North Carolina Public Records Law, (G.S. 132-1 through 132-10) I hereby request the following documents:
--Specific foods, products, or services that cannot be purchased using EBT cards
--Types of establishments that do not accept EBT cards (for example, jewelry stores, firearms dealers, etc.)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
After careful review of your request and discussion with staff at the North Carolina Division of Social Services, responsive information can be found on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailerlocator
Please note that Senate Bill (DRS45332-LU-85; S.B. 481) was filed March, 29, 2017, to prohibit EBT card purchasing of certain foods with no nutritional value. As far as we know, the bill has not been passed.
We now consider this request closed. At DHHS, we're committed to finding ways to better serve you. Please take a moment to let me know about your public records experience and any opportunities you see to improve our services.
Thank you for your public records request to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns or if we can otherwise be of service.
Warm regards,
Mercedes L. Knight, J.D.
Legal Communications
Office of Communications, Public Records
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
919 855 4956 office
919 733 7447 fax
mercedes.knight@dhhs.nc.gov<mailto:paul.hogle@dhhs.nc.gov>
101 Blair Drive, Adams Building
2001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2001
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