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Definitions. Establishment of categories of public assistance; powers and duties in administration of article. Residency requirements for public assistance. Determining amount of public assistance. Reserves, income, and resources to be disregarded. Receipt of compensation for residence sold by government action not to affect eligibility. Application for public assistance. Investigation and record concerning applicant. Physical examination of applicant. Award and payment of public assistance. Periodic redetermination of award; reporting changes in recipient’s circumstances; review by department. Hearings; appeal. Regulations as to records; use or disclosure of information; penalty. Fraud in obtaining public assistance, food stamps, or Medicaid; penalties; recovery of overpayments. Examination of financial records in instances of alleged fraud. Research, demonstration, and work experience programs; surplus food distribution. Funding costs of assistance and administration; county participation not required. 49-4-19. 49-4-20. 49-4-21. 49-4-22. Article construed with federal Social Security Act; adoption of rules to comply with federal act. Social assistance register. Drug testing requirements; penalties; reapplication; confidentiality. Photo requirement on electronic benefits transfer cards for food stamps. Eligibility for aid under federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Article 2 Old-Age Assistance 49-4-30. 49-4-31. 49-4-32. 49-4-33. 49-4-34. 49-4-35. 49-4-36. 49-4-37. 49-4-38. Short title.