18 Miss. Code. R. 14-31.13 - Ineligible Items

Households cannot use their SNAP EBT cards to purchase non-food items such as:

A. Beer
B. Wine
C. Liquor
D. Cigarettes
E. Tobacco
F. Vitamins
G. Medicines
H. Supplements
I. Energy drinks classified by the FDA as supplements (have a supplement facts label rather than a nutrition facts label)
J. Foods that are hot at the point of sale
K. Pet food
L. Paper products
M. Cleaning supplies
N. Other household supplies
O. Hygiene items
P. Cosmetics
Q. Container deposit fees
R. Live animals (except shellfish or fish removed from water)

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-31.13
7 CFR §271.2; 7 CFR §274.3
Adopted 3/15/2022 Amended 10/20/2023 Amended 12/9/2024 Amended 2/17/2025

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