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Ala. Code § 22-12C-7: Ala. Code § 22-12C-7

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

First offense: obtaining WIC benefits through fraud or abuse is a Class A misdemeanor. Second or subsequent offense: a Class B felony. Fraud includes misreporting income, selling benefits, altering documents, and vendor misconduct.

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