Criminal Prosecution. The State Agency shall request prosecution by Local or State authorities if it appears that fraud or theft has occurred in the WIC program. A vendor who commits fraud or abuse of the program is liable to prosecution under applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Under 7 CFR § 246.23, those who have willfully misapplied, stolen or fraudulently obtained program funds shall be subject to a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years or both, if the value of funds is $100 or more. If the value is less than $100, the penalties are a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both.
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Sources: Kansas Wic Program Vendor Participation Contract, Kansas Wic Program Vendor Participation Contract, Wic Vendor Participation Contract