Venta y uso ilegal de cupones de alimentos en Washington

Explicación Simple

Si alguien vende cupones de alimentos o los usa de forma incorrecta, puede meterse en problemas. Dependiendo de cuánto valen esos cupones, la pena puede ser más o menos grave.

Es como si alguien vendiera boletos de un concierto que no le pertenecen. Si los vende por mucho dinero, podría enfrentar serios problemas, pero si solo es por un par de dólares, las consecuencias serían menores.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagínate que Juan tiene cupones de alimentos que le dieron para comprar comida. Un día, decide venderlos a su amigo Pedro por 80 dólares. Juan podría enfrentarse a un problema legal porque está vendiendo algo que no puede vender.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 9.91.140 - Food stamps--Unlawful sale A person who sells food stamps obtained through the program established under RCW 74.04.500 or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, or food purchased therewith, is guilty of the following:(1) A gross misdemeanor if the value of the stamps, benefits, or food transferred exceeds one hundred dollars; or(2) A misdemeanor if the value of the stamps, benefits, or food transferred is one hundred dollars or less. RCW 9.91.142 - Food stamps -- Trafficking A person who purchases, or who otherwise acquires and sells, or who traffics in, food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2011 et seq., or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, is guilty of the following:(1) A class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW if the face value of the stamps or benefits exceeds one hundred dollars; or(2) A gross misdemeanor if the face value of the stamps or benefits is one hundred dollars or less. RCW 9.91.144 - Food stamps -- Unlawful redemption A person who, in violation of 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2024(c), obtains and presents food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2011 et seq., or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, for redemption or causes such stamps or benefits to be presented for redemption through the program established under RCW 74.04.500 is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.