People receiving FITAP benefits must not use those benefits for electronic benefits transfer transactions in listed places or for listed purchases, and violations can lead to case closure. A person whose case is closed has a right to a hearing.
§231.3. FITAP benefits; prohibited uses A. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in an electronic benefits transfer transaction in any of the following places: (1) A liquor store. (2) A gaming establishment. (3) A retail establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment purposes. (4) An adult bookstore. (5) An adult paraphernalia store. (6) A sexually oriented business. (7) A commercial body art facility. (8) A nail salon. (9) A jewelry store. (10) An amusement ride. (11) An amusement attraction. (12) A bail bonds company. (13) A bar. (14) A cruise ship. (15) A psychic business. (16) An establishment where persons under eighteen years of age are not permitted to enter. B. A person who receives FITAP benefits shall not use such benefits in any electronic benefits transfer transaction at a retailer for the purchase of any of the following: (1) An alcoholic beverage as defined in R.S. 14:93.10. (2) A tobacco product as defined in R.S. 14:91.6(B). (3) A ticket for a lottery as defined in R.S. 47:9002. (4) Jewelry as defined in R.S. 46:231. C. The FITAP case of any recipient who violates the provisions of this Section shall be closed in accordance with the following schedule: (1) Case closure for a period of twelve months for the first violation. (2) Case closure for a period of twenty-four months for the second violation. (3) Permanent case closure for the third violation. D. A person whose FITAP case is closed pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall have the right to a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 2014, No. 842, §1, eff. June 23, 2014.