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Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_108A > GS_108A-25_2

§ 108A‑25.2.  Exemptionfrom limitations for individuals convicted of certain drug‑relatedfelonies.

Individuals convicted of ClassH or I controlled substance felony offenses in this State shall be eligible toparticipate in the Work First Program and the food and nutrition servicesprogram:

(1)        Six months afterrelease from custody if no additional controlled substance felony offense iscommitted during that period and successful completion of or continuous activeparticipation in a required substance abuse treatment program determinedappropriate by the area mental health authority; or

(2)        If not committed tocustody, six months after the date of conviction if no additional controlledsubstance felony offense is committed during that period and successfulcompletion of or continuous active participation in a required substance abusetreatment program determined appropriate by the area mental health authority.

A county department of socialservices shall require individuals who are eligible for Work First Programassistance and electronic food and nutrition benefits pursuant to this sectionto undergo substance abuse treatment as a condition for receiving Work FirstProgram or electronic food and nutrition benefits, if funds and programs areavailable and to the extent allowed by federal law.  (1997‑443, s. 12.4;2007‑97, s. 4; 2008‑187, s. 17.)

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_108A > GS_108A-25_2

§ 108A‑25.2.  Exemptionfrom limitations for individuals convicted of certain drug‑relatedfelonies.

Individuals convicted of ClassH or I controlled substance felony offenses in this State shall be eligible toparticipate in the Work First Program and the food and nutrition servicesprogram:

(1)        Six months afterrelease from custody if no additional controlled substance felony offense iscommitted during that period and successful completion of or continuous activeparticipation in a required substance abuse treatment program determinedappropriate by the area mental health authority; or

(2)        If not committed tocustody, six months after the date of conviction if no additional controlledsubstance felony offense is committed during that period and successfulcompletion of or continuous active participation in a required substance abusetreatment program determined appropriate by the area mental health authority.

A county department of socialservices shall require individuals who are eligible for Work First Programassistance and electronic food and nutrition benefits pursuant to this sectionto undergo substance abuse treatment as a condition for receiving Work FirstProgram or electronic food and nutrition benefits, if funds and programs areavailable and to the extent allowed by federal law.  (1997‑443, s. 12.4;2007‑97, s. 4; 2008‑187, s. 17.)


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_108A > GS_108A-25_2

§ 108A‑25.2.  Exemptionfrom limitations for individuals convicted of certain drug‑relatedfelonies.

Individuals convicted of ClassH or I controlled substance felony offenses in this State shall be eligible toparticipate in the Work First Program and the food and nutrition servicesprogram:

(1)        Six months afterrelease from custody if no additional controlled substance felony offense iscommitted during that period and successful completion of or continuous activeparticipation in a required substance abuse treatment program determinedappropriate by the area mental health authority; or

(2)        If not committed tocustody, six months after the date of conviction if no additional controlledsubstance felony offense is committed during that period and successfulcompletion of or continuous active participation in a required substance abusetreatment program determined appropriate by the area mental health authority.

A county department of socialservices shall require individuals who are eligible for Work First Programassistance and electronic food and nutrition benefits pursuant to this sectionto undergo substance abuse treatment as a condition for receiving Work FirstProgram or electronic food and nutrition benefits, if funds and programs areavailable and to the extent allowed by federal law.  (1997‑443, s. 12.4;2007‑97, s. 4; 2008‑187, s. 17.)