Penalties for Intentional Program Violation Sanctions

The following penalties are imposed depending on the level of Intentional Program Violation Sanction imposed on an individual:

  1. The individual is ineligible for Food Assistance benefits for 12 months if no previous sanction exists for this, for this member.
  2. The individual is ineligible for Food Assistance benefits for 24 months if a previous Level 1 Intentional Program Violation Sanction exists for this member.
  3. The individual is ineligible for Food Assistance benefits permanently if a previous Level 2 (or higher) Intentional Program Violation Sanction exists for this member.
Parent topic: Intentional Program Violation