EBT restrictions (Tennessee)
| Submitted | May 12, 2017 |
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From: Carlton Purvis
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Tennessee's Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
–Specific foods, products, or services that cannot be purchased using EBT cards
–Types of establishments that do not accept EBT cards (for example, jewelry stores, firearms dealers, etc.)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Please note that I am a citizen of Tennessee, and am using MuckRock's services to help manage and track my request.
Sincerely,
Carlton Purvis
From: Stephanie Jarnagin
Thank you, I have copied our records custodian, Jeffrey Blackshear for assistance and to inform you of requirements pertaining to your request.
Stephanie
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From: Jeffrey Blackshear
Dear Mr. Purvis,
The Department of Human Services has received your request for records. Please be advised that Tennessee Code Annotated §10-7-503(a) provides that public records shall be open for personal inspection by any citizen of Tennessee. I am unable to confirm that you are a citizen of the State of Tennessee. In order to proceed with your request, please provide verification that you are a citizen of the State of Tennessee by providing a copy of a government issued photo identification.
Sincerely,
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Jeffrey W. Blackshear | Assistant General Counsel
Citizens Plaza Building, 15th Floor
400 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243
phone: 615-313-5711 fax: 615-532-3016
Jeffrey.blackshear@tn.gov
tn.gov/humanservices
NOTE: This email may contain PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, dissemination or copy of this email or the information contained in it or attached to it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and immediately notify the person named above by reply mail.
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From: Jeffrey Blackshear
Mr. Purvis,
Thank you for providing verification of your citizenship.
Attached is a copy of the Tennessee Rule that enumerates the prohibited uses of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.
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Jeffrey W. Blackshear | Assistant General Counsel
Citizens Plaza Building, 15th Floor
400 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243
phone: 615-313-5711 fax: 615-532-3016
Jeffrey.blackshear@tn.gov
tn.gov/humanservices
NOTE: This email may contain PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, dissemination or copy of this email or the information contained in it or attached to it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and immediately notify the person named above by reply mail.
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