Nebraska Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card Violations Policy PDF
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This document outlines the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding violations of Nebraska Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, such as illegal possession and use. It details procedures for handling third-party complaints and illegal use cases, referencing relevant Nebraska Revised Statutes and previous OPD orders. The policy also mentions monthly updates.
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NEBRASKA ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT) CARD VIOLATIONS **PREAMBLE:** The State of Nebraska issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamp Program) to Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) clients. Th...
NEBRASKA ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT) CARD VIOLATIONS **PREAMBLE:** The State of Nebraska issues Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamp Program) to Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) clients. The cards are similar to a debit card in appearance and function. **POLICY:** It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) that officers who witness Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card violations, such as illegal possession and/or use of an EBT card, may take enforcement action under Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS) §[68-1017](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=68-1017) or [68-1017.01](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=68-1017.01). **I. Third-Party Complaints** **II. Illegal Use and/or Possession of EBT Cards** **REFERENCES:** **I. Laws** A. NRS §[68-1017](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=68-1017) and [68-1017.01](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=68-1017.01) are referenced in this policy. **II. Previous OPD Orders** A. Previous General Orders: \#112-89 and 27-15. **III. Other** A. PPM Monthly Updates: \#07-2019 and 04-2024.
