# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 5. Public Assistance

### Subtitle 5. Food Stamps

#### Section 5-503

Subject to the State budget, the Department shall provide food supplement benefits to a legal immigrant who:

(1) is a minor;

(2) is ineligible for federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of immigration status;

(3) meets all other Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements; and

(4) meets any other requirements of the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)