EBT restrictions (North Dakota)

Vanessa Nason filed this request with the Department of Human Services of North Dakota.
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From: Vanessa Nason

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to North Dakota Constitution, Article XI, Section 6, and the North Dakota Open Records Statute, N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18(1), I hereby request the following records:

–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

From: Karabensh, Melissa S.

Good Morning,

The State of North Dakota follows the USDA’s requirements regarding eligible food items and retain store eligibility, which is summarized:

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retail-store-eligibility-usda-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

If you have any further questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Melissa Karabensh

Melissa Karabensh, Program Administrator
ND Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(701) 328-1832
(701) 328-1060 Fax

From: Vanessa Nason

Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason

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