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Section 43-5-25. Wilful use of payment for purpose not in best interests of child; protective payee.

SC Code § 43-5-25 (2019) (N/A)
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Any person, other than a needy child, who wilfully and knowingly receives or uses any part of a payment of aid to dependent children for a purpose other than in the best interest of the needy children and any eligible caretaker is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than one year or both.

If such misuse occurs, a protective payee will be appointed in accordance with Section 43-5-65 to manage assistance funds intended for the otherwise eligible child.

HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 549; 1997 Act No. 133, Section 7, eff June 11, 1997.

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Section 43-5-25. Wilful use of payment for purpose not in best interests of child; protective payee.